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Published: Tuesday, 25 June 2019 08:06
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The new recommendations have been launched to combat the current lack of guidance that exists for full denture wearers about the correct use of denture adhesives. The research project reinforces the role denture adhesives (and fixatives) play in having ‘best-fitting’ dentures. Such benefits include better retention and stability, improved confidence and comfort and reduction or elimination of food debris beneath the denture.
Read more: Oral Health Foundation publishes guidelines for denture adhesives
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Published: Tuesday, 25 June 2019 08:04
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Simplyhealth Professionals is launching its annual tooth brushing campaign as research reveals one in five children only brush once a day. Their recent research shows that almost one in five children (18%) only brush their teeth once a day, and 2% don’t even manage to brush every day. Furthermore, almost a quarter (24.7%) of five year olds have tooth decay, meaning that one in four children will start school with decay – as reported by Public Health England.
Read more: Simplyhealth Professionals launches annual tooth brushing campaign
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Published: Monday, 24 June 2019 07:29
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The BDA has welcomed a new report from the CQC on the parlous state of plans, policies and provision for oral health in care homes; publishing its own analysis of official figures indicating funding is currently supporting access for as little as one in a hundred of those who, due to limited mobility, may require access to domiciliary services. They said that nothing short of a revolution in the approach to dentistry in residential homes is needed.
Read more: BDA calls for ‘dental revolution’ in care homes
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Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2019 15:32
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Birmingham’s Dave Cottam has been elected Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee. He succeeds Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen who was elected to the European Parliament. He was previously Vice-Chair of the Committee and is succeeded by Vijay Sudra, who chaired the LDC Conference this year. He joins Shawn Charlwood, who remains as Vice-Chair.
Read more: Dave Cottam elected to chair GDPC
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Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2019 07:39
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ReportLinker has announced that the global dental equipment market size is expected to reach US$ 10.47 billion by 2025, expanding annually at 4.5%. Key factors attributed to the growth include increasing demand for dental procedures owing to prevalence of dental disorders and rising awareness and demand for preventive, restorative, and surgical services for dental care.
Read more: Global dental equipment market to grow by 4.5% annually
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Published: Tuesday, 18 June 2019 07:33
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A Belfast tooth-whitening clinic whose previous owner was convicted for using carcinogenic gel has refused to confirm that it no longer uses the banned substance, according to a report in the Belfast Telegraph. The HD Smile Clinic in the City has also refused to confirm if any of its staff are legally permitted to apply the product it promises will lift colour by eight shades in just one session.
Read more: Row over illegal whitening gel in Belfast hots up
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Published: Monday, 17 June 2019 07:31
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All schools in London should be sugar-free by 2022, according to health experts. The London Assembly Health Committee said some schools in the capital have already banned sugary drinks, crisps and chocolate in packed lunches. But it said bad dental health is unfairly spread around London and sugar is one of the biggest causes of bad teeth.
Read more: London Mayor makes moves to improve child oral health in capital
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Published: Friday, 14 June 2019 10:09
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A 54-year-old woman in Japan has developed eczema on her hands and feet because of an allergic reaction to nickel implants. BDA’s scientific adviser, Professor Damien Walmsley, said: ‘Nickel allergy is very common so it is unclear why this woman in Japan had implants/dentures with nickel in them in the first place. Because it is such a common allergy, nickel isn’t used in dentures or implants available in the UK.”
Read more: Severe reaction to nickel implants reported
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Published: Thursday, 13 June 2019 07:44
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Just a week after hosting world leaders for the ceremonies commemorating D-Day, the City of Portsmouth is once more in the news, with the closure of three dental practices leaving ‘thousands without access to NHS treatment’. Colosseum Dental Group, which is owned by an investment company based in Switzerland, is closing the practices next month.
Read more: Three NHS dental practices close in Portsmouth
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