| Titanium medical implants used in bone-anchored hearing aids and dental prostheses, may not be as robust as is commonly believed, according to new evidence from scientists at the University of Birmingham. Research has found evidence to suggest that in environments where there is no significant wear process, microscopic particles of Ti can be found in the surrounding tissue.
Read more: Titanium implants may corrode say researchers
The General Dental Council (GDC) has worked with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to successfully prosecute a man for the illegal practice of dentistry. Last month, Mr Primo Miguel Pena, of Pilton Place, London SE17, pleaded guilty at Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court to unlawfully practising dentistry whilst not registered, contrary to Section 38 (1) of the Dentists’ Act 1984. He has been ordered to pay a total of £665 in fines, costs and victim surcharge fees.
A third of British holidaymakers are setting off for their summer holidays without dental insurance, a new survey has revealed. Research by the British Dental Health Foundation has discovered that 33% of sun-seeking sightseers admit they have no holiday dental insurance, to cover them in the event of a dental emergency.
Read more: Holiday makers jetting off without dental insurance
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Manchester perio specialist Philip Greene has recently been appointed as the President for the British Society of Periodontology (BSP). Dr Greene has been in general and specialist practice for over 40 years, and is highly experienced in all forms of periodontal surgical and non-surgical treatment and implantology.
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Read more: Philip Greene appointed President of BSP
The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) reports another successful Showcase earlier this month. On each of the three days thousands of dental professionals converged on London’s ExCeL. Delegates took advantage of the opportunity to interact with and gain advice from over 330 leading dental companies each with its own on-stand experts ready to help and share their knowledge.
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Read more: Over 10,500 dental professionals visited Showcase
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