Dental crisis has reached ‘breaking point’ says local MP

Dental crisis has reached ‘breaking point’ says local MP

Tim Farron MP, former leader of the Lib Dems, has told his local paper, The Westmorland Gazette, that moves to channel more NHS resources to ease the area’s dental crisis have not solved the problem. He said the crisis was now deepening after it emerged that an offer of increased resources for NHS dental practices to expand and take in more patients had not had a single taker.

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Dental charity warns over new telephone scam

Dental charity warns over new telephone scam

The Oral Health Foundation is issuing advice for people calling its Dental Helpline service following an online telephone scam that tricks victims into being charged premium rates. The scam features a series of bogus telephone numbers that forward people to the Dental Helpline. While connected, fraudsters are then able to hit callers with highly-inflated charges.

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BDA warns about using ‘over the counter’ and online teeth whitening products

BDA warns about using ?over the counter? and online teeth whitening products

Commenting on a study in BDJ, which warned that sodium chlorite, the active ingredient found in three over-the-counter products could cause damage, BDA’s scientific adviser, Professor Damien Walmsley, said: “At best, people may be wasting their money buying over the counter and online products to whiten teeth.”

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Dental indemnity providers respond to Government consultation

Dental indemnity providers respond to Government consultation

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has sought views about indemnity cover for dentists and other healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation Appropriate clinical negligence cover which closed on 28 February. Three indemnity providers have responded.

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Oscar winner’s fake teeth were ‘made in Britain’

Oscar winner?s fake teeth were ?made in Britain?

Rami Malek, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of  Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody," had fake teeth for the role made by dental technician, Chris Lyons, of British-based Fangs FX. They were described by the New York Post as ‘the real stars’ of the film.

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Brush DJ wins Small Business Research Initiative competition

Brush DJ wins Small Business Research Initiative competition

Dentist Ben Underwood, creator of the Brush DJ app has been announced as a winner of a national Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare competition to improve children’s oral health.  Ben Underwood, CEO of Brush DJ Ltd said, “It is amazing to have not only this financial support and recognition, but, critically, access to the expertise of SBRI and its partners.”

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Campaign starts to save dogs facing death in dental study

Campaign starts to save dogs facing death in dental study

Tens of thousands of people have joined a campaign to save six labradors from being put down at the end of a medical trial in a Swedish laboratory. The dogs have had a third of their teeth removed and replaced with human dental implants at Gothenburg University. A protest has been held outside the university and a petition with more than 80,000 signatures has been handed in.

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BDA backs calls for action on stress and burnout in profession

BDA backs calls for action on stress and burnout in profession

The BDA has welcomed Health Education England’s recommendations for sweeping action on stress across health professions, and renewed its call for parity in provision between NHS dentists and GPs on occupational health. BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: “It is refreshing to see officials waking up to the weight of evidence on stress and burnout in this profession.”

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Over 4.5 million people putting off seeing a dentist

Over 4.5 million people putting off seeing a dentist

According to Bupa Dental Insurance more than 4.5 million people in the UK are putting off seeing the dentist. ‘Our research shows there are a number of barriers stopping employees looking after their oral health,’ Steve Gates, Bupa director said, “We’ve updated our dental insurance plans, making it easier for businesses to support their workforce and to accommodate busy employees.”

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