Fines levied in April for illegal whitening varied greatly across England

Fines levied in April for illegal whitening varied greatly across England

During April 2018, several people were fined for illegal practise of dentistry. The highest amount was imposed on Chelsey Harwood, from Liverpool who was ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs. But Megan Barringer of Chesterfield was ordered to pay £650 and in Milton Keynes a fine of £600 was imposed. Finally in Chelmsford, a beautician was ordered to pay £2,500.

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Extra funding for some areas to improve access to NHS dentistry

Extra funding for some areas to improve access to NHS dentistry

An investment of around £332,500 will be made in Bradford allowing more than 3,500 patients to access NHS dental services. In Spalding, there will be a relaunch of services at the Community Hospital together with an independent NHS practice opening 12 hours a day, seven days a week. But in Bury St Edmunds there are no dentists currently accepting new NHS patients.

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Self-styled ‘denturist’ in Manchester struck off by GDC

Self-styled -denturist- in Manchester struck off by GDC

The owner of a cosmetic dental clinic  called The Smile Centre has struck off for "deplorable" conduct. He has previously amassed four criminal convictions for illegal dentistry, the GDC said in its judgement. Barrie Semp ‘dishonestly’ claimed he ran ‘the most advanced denture clinic in all of Manchester’, they said.

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Paracetamol overdoses blamed on self-medication for dental pain

Paracetamol overdoses blamed on self-medication for dental pain

A study at Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham’s A&E unit, published in BDJ, has identified self-medication for dental pain with paracetamol as a significant cause of accidental overdose and potential liver failure. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, GDPC chair said:  “Sadly lives are now at risk as failure to provide sufficient care for dental emergencies is leaving patients to self-medicate.”  

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Care home manager challenges Jeremy Hunt to find an NHS dentist

Care home manager challenges Jeremy Hunt to find an NHS dentist

A care home manager has spoken of her struggle to find a dentist who will check the teeth of residents with dementia and wants Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt to take action. She has told carehome.co.uk that despite asking dentists to visit the care home in Banbury, most have refused to, claiming they are not trained to treat people with dementia.

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Good oral health helps recovery from heart attack

Good oral health helps recovery from heart attack

New research has made a promising discovery for the continued health of millions of heart attack survivors globally, as looking after their oral health has been found to help their cardiovascular system recover. CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, Nigel Carter said: "This is incredibly interesting research which could offer hope to the future of millions of people affected by cardiovascular disease.”

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