While diamonds are more associated with jewellery or in industry as a drill, US medical scientists think they may have a use in dentistry as well. It seems that the surface of the gemstone allows proteins to be used to promote bone growth. This will inevitably be useful for those being treated for dental problems. […]
It seems dentists are turning to the microscope in an effort to improve their patients’ oral health. While operating microscopes are a normal part of general health care in areas such as neurosurgery and vascular surgery, they are now becoming part of the dentist’s armoury. Rather than shining a light in a patient’s mouth, a […]
Scotland has launched a new scheme which seeks to protect vulnerable people while having medical treatment, including dental treatment. Under the scheme the UK General Dental Council (GDC) must share information with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Dentists must also abide by a number of principles as laid down by the GDC. These include […]
Denplan the UK based insurance company, Oral B the well known toothpaste manufacturer and others are joining forces to hold a seminar about dental prevention. The focus on the seminar will be how minimal intervention (MI) can help in dental care. The title will be MI: Examine the Future of Preventive Care – Profitable Minimal […]
A new dental practice is opening in Accrington, Lancashire very shortly. The great news is the practice is offering 5000 NHS places. NHS dentistry has suffered a lot in recent years with many practitioners leaving only to continue offering private treatment. This new practice appears to be breaking the trend, which can only be good […]