Bacteria lurking in the water lines at the dentist's office are tougher than we thought, according to a new paper published in Water Research. The study reveals that the disinfectants recommended by companies that manufacture the water lines don't actually shift all the bacteria in the lines, which means they're never completely clean.
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The first patients were welcomed into the new Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry on March 31. Following completion of construction last month, a detailed plan has been implemented to ensure the smooth transition of both staff and equipment from the existing site to its new home in Edgbaston. Professor Phil Lumley, Head of the School of Dentistry said: “The facilities within the new building will be a state-of-the-art new home for our world-class teaching and research, as the next generation of dentists and dental specialists are trained here”.
The Local Government Association (LGA), representing more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is warning about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits containing bleaching agents that massively exceed the maximum legal levels and are putting people's health at risk. The GDC has welcomed the LGA’s statement.
Read more: Town Halls warn about dangerous DIY teeth whitening kits
A new survey from British Dental Association (BDA) shows that the payment system at the heart of NHS dentistry is failing patients in the most need. It shows that 93% of dentists say government targets standing in the way of treating patients in most need and leading NHS dentists have called on Prime Minister to put prevention at heart of service after ‘lost decade’
Read more: BDA says contract is failing patients after 10 years
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Two consultant grade dental surgeons are facing erasure from the Dental Register following the performing of ‘Frankensteinian surgical treatment' at an NHS hospital.
In a Fitness to Practice hearing at the General Dental Council, Maxillofacial Surgeon Mr Albert Tatlock, 66, and Orthodontist Mr Kenneth Barlow, 59, are charged with gross professional misconduct following a two year-long investigation.
The BDA has issued advice to its members on changes to the hazardous waste regulations which come into force on April 1, 2016 for practices in England. Two aspects are changing:
John Tiernan, Executive Director of Member Engagement at MPS will retire in July 2016, after 23 years’ in supporting doctors and dentists in dentolegal and medicolegal issues. He said: “The dentolegal and medicolegal environment has changed dramatically over the time I have been at MPS. The number of complaints and the volume, cost and complexity of claims has significantly increased over the years, particularly in the UK.”
A London tooth whitener has been fined £10,000 in a recent case. His actions were aggravated by claiming that he was a registered dentist when he was not. In a separate case a man who works for a company (Pearlys) that specialises in tooth whitening products in South Woodford, east London was fined over £4,300.
A recent article on daynurseries.co.uk headlined apps and games could hold the key to improving children's oral health features, among others Ben Underwood who talks about the state of children’s oral health and of his innovation, the Brush DJ app, which has been downloaded in more than 190 countries worldwide, across more than 220,000 devices.
Read more: Apps and games could improve childrens’ oral health