March 13th, 2010
Jessica Simpson’s pearly white teeth are not as carefully kept as they may appear.
Hollywood actress Jessica Simpson has made quite a disturbing confession that she does not brush her teeth. 
The A-list celebrity and star of films such as Dukes of Hazzard and Blonde Ambition claimed she only ever uses mouthwash and fights plaque by using her jumper to wipe her teeth!
Emergency dentists might therefore be forgiven for being stunned by her pearly whites and would no doubt recommend that this is not a course of action that should be followed to maintain good oral health.
Elsewhere, Fiji Village recently reported ensuring teeth are brushed daily is key to helping teeth stay healthy and a person’s smile remains bright.
Dental officer Dr Maher Angez told the publication a failure of many young people to brush twice a day and the increased consumption of sugary snacks has meant oral health in general has declined in recent years.
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March 11th, 2010
Laser teeth whitening can be anti-ageing.Having a bright, white smile is key to a person looking younger and feeling more confident and laser teeth whitening could be one way to achieve this, it has been claimed. 
Big News reported that white teeth can not only make a person appear younger and more attractive but they can help them be more confident and outgoing.
The publication stated: “We are all born with pearly white teeth, but we fail to maintain that whiteness due to various factors. Besides foods, people are habituated to smoke, drink and eat some colourful foods.”
In addition, the resource noted when a person smiles it can convey a lot about them, their personality, their intentions and it is therefore always best to have a bright set of pearly whites to smile back with.
Elsewhere, WorlDental recently reported laser teeth whitening can cost as much as $600 (£400) per round of treatment, while take-home teeth whitening kits normally cost anywhere between $20 and $50.
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March 11th, 2010
Brush regularly to achieve best teeth whitening results.
The use of teeth whitening gels or strips may be pointless if a person does not carry out a good oral health routine, it has been claimed. 
I-Newswire reported ensuring teeth are kept clean and healthy will make sure plaque build-up is kept to a minimum and stains and yellowing of teeth can be kept under control.
Brushing is therefore very important to maintaining a bright smile and as such, people are urged to brush regularly.
The publication noted: “Teeth stains can cause a huge loss of self confidence. A good smile is always a sign of a confident human being. The more confident you are, the better the smile projection.”
Elsewhere, New York cosmetic dentistry professional Jeff Golub-Evans recently stated that for the best results, the best time to carry out a teeth whitening treatment is just after a dentist has cleaned a person’s teeth, as the peroxide will be able to act directly on the enamel.
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March 11th, 2010
BDA unhappy with pay increases.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has claimed its funding levels for 2010-11 are “disappointing”. 
The Department of Health announced salaried dentists will see a pay increase of one per cent over the coming year, while dental practitioners are set to receive a 0.9 per cent raise.
Susie Sanderson, chair of the BDA’s executive board, said: “High street dentists will be particularly disappointed that the government has chosen to disregard the review body’s advice that efficiency savings should only be considered retrospectively.”
Indeed, Ms Sanderson noted the government would appear to be ignoring the fact that provision of dental services is getting more costly.
Elsewhere, Cosmetic Dentistry Guide recently reported access to emergency dentistry facilities remains poor in Yorkshire.
An NHS review showed 42,000 fewer adults were able to access dental health services in North Yorkshire in 2009 in comparison to 2007, despite the fact the government pledged to improve access in 2006.
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March 11th, 2010
A 22-year-old has lost his teeth to too much drinking.
Twenty-two-year-old Nicky Welfare has been told he will have to have all his teeth removed due to the amount of alcohol he consumes. 
The Herald Sun reported Mr Welfare drank 24 cans of lager every day, as well two litre bottles of cider and as such, his alcoholism has cost him his teeth, as he will now need to have dentures fitted.
Mr Welfare lives on unemployment benefits of £60.40 per week and as such, a judge called him “a walking advertisement” for those who say alcohol is too cheap.
Elsewhere, the Daily Mail recently reported research carried out at the University of Helsinki has shown consuming fizzy vitamin supplements every day could be harmful to a person’s teeth after a study submerged teeth in these drinks for 100 hours and monitored erosion of the enamel.
However, Dr Mervyn Druian, spokesperson for the British Dental Association, noted: “When you drink fizzy vitamins, you wouldn’t expose your teeth for anything near this length of time.”
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March 10th, 2010
Invisalign braces given to sick child.
A terminally ill child in Greece who wanted to have Invisalign braces fitted has had her wish come true through the actions of the Make A Wish Foundation. 
Teenager Samantha really wanted to have Invisalign braces fitted and as a result, the company donated the braces to the charity and Samantha was driven in a limousine to a local dentist’s office where the braces were fitted for free.
Karen Buckels of the Make-A-Wish Foundation commented: “These kids never stop smiling. Despite it all they will tell you that they will be fine.”
She added children who are facing such adversity are encouraged to think big when making a wish.
Elsewhere, North Bay Today recently reported the Canadian Dental Association has recommended that anyone taking part in a sporting activity should wear a mouthguard.
The organisation noted all athletes should use these devices to ensure that the rough and tumble of sport does not impact on their oral health.
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March 10th, 2010
The costs of laser teeth whitening and other treatments has been discussed.Laser teeth whitening treatments differ greatly in cost depending on where people have the treatment carried out, but the results can often be worth the cost, it has been claimed. 
WorlDental reported that while laser teeth whitening treatments are on the whole more expensive than take-home teeth whitening kits, the improvement in results is often worth the extra expense.
The publication noted it can cost up to $600 (£400) per laser teeth whitening session at some surgeries in the US, while take-home kits normally cost anywhere between $20 and $50.
Elsewhere, in a new book entitled We Won the Lottery by Danny Buckland, the unusual stories of what some winners spent their millions on have been revealed – with teeth whitening one of the top choices.
The author claimed one winner paid for all his friends and family to have their teeth whitened.
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March 10th, 2010
Dentists in the US are looking to improve sustainabilty.
A new sustainable certification programme has been launched in the US to highlight dental professionals who are doing all they can to boost their sustainability. 
Sponsored by the Eco-Dentistry Committee, the new GreenDOC Dental Office Certification Program highlights surgeries that have met eight qualifications in order to achieve certification.
These are reducing waste, ensuring the office is in a sustainable location – ie an energy-efficient building – preventing pollution, involved in energy and water conservation, working alongside communities to boost sustainability, as well as providing leadership and innovation in the field.
So far, two dental practices have been certified: Pure Dental in Dallas, Texas and ORA Dental Studio in Chicago.
Elsewhere, USA Today recently reported up to a fifth of children in the US do not see a dentist every year.
Research carried out by the Pew Centre revealed most US states lack key policies to ensure children are provided with annual dental health check-ups.
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March 10th, 2010
Oral health is a key issue in Scotland.
A report on the state of oral health in Scotland has revealed that a third of women in the country aged over 54 have lost all their natural teeth. 
Therefore, opposition MPs have called on the Scottish government to install measures to fix this issue as soon as possible or face the possibility of missing its target for ensuring 90 per cent of Scottish adults have some natural teeth by 2010.
Liberal Democrat health spokesman Ross Finnie commented: “Unless the Scottish government takes drastic action, they won’t meet the target set by the previous government.
“Improving Scotland’s diet is essential. Our sweet tooth is not only taking its toll on our waistlines, it’s hitting our teeth too.”
Elsewhere, My West Texas recently reported February was National Children’s Dental Health Month in the US and as a result, Parents across the country were urged to ensure their children eat less sugar in future in order to boost oral health.
In addition, they were advised to ensure their offspring had regular check-ups with a dental professional in order to keep on top of any problems with oral health before they snowball.
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March 9th, 2010
Daily brushing is key to a healthy smile.
Ensuring teeth are brushed daily is key to helping teeth stay healthy and a person’s smile stays bright, it has been claimed.
Fiji Village reported dental officer Dr Maher Angez as saying that as people reach their 20s and no longer have their parents telling them to brush regularly, they can let their oral health routines fall by the wayside and this can lead to health problems in the future.
She noted failure to brush twice a day and the increased consumption of sugary snacks has meant oral health in general has declined in recent years. Dr Angez therefore noted, it is time for young people to get to grips with dentistry and ensure they have a healthy smile for years to come.
Elsewhere, the Hindu Times recently reported sensitive teeth do not have to be a problem for sufferers.
The publication claimed there is a simple and effective way for those afflicted by sensitive teeth to get relief and that is by using desensitising toothpaste.
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