New surgery to open in Rochdale

New NHS dentistry services are to open in Rochdale, it has been revealed.

Rochdale Online reported a new practice on Roch Valley Way has been created as part of £1.3 million investment from the NHS in improved dentistry provision in the area and will provide treatments for up to 9,500 patients.

John Pierce, chairman of NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, commented at the opening of the surgery: “This new practice will help more people in Rochdale to see an NHS dentist and improve their oral health.”

Elsewhere, Dentistry.co.uk recently reported Dental Xpress has launched the UK’s first mobile dentist’s office.

It is presently offering emergency dentistry services in Syston, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, but will be moving to a new area in the near future.

Dental Xpress spokesman and non-executive director Amarjit Gill noted the four-chair mobile dentist’s office is fully stocked with emergency dentistry equipment, including teeth whitening treatments, dental veneers and dental implants.

Access to emergency dentistry is poor in Yorkshire, it has been claimed.

Access to emergency dentistry facilities remains poor in Yorkshire, it has been claimed.

Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported 42,000 fewer adults were able to access dental health services in North Yorkshire in 2009, compared to 2007, despite the fact the government pledged to improve access in 2006 as part of its review into NHS dentistry services in the area.

Dr Susie Sanderson, a Sheffield-based dentist and British Dental Association’s executive board chairperson, said: “NHS dentistry is still facing challenges as many people still can’t access it.”

Elsewhere, the Ormskirk & Skelmersdale Advertiser recently reported more than 16,000 new NHS dentistry places have been created in western Lancashire in order to meet the demand of locals for emergency dentistry procedures.

A new surgery is to be created in Ormskirk at the West Lancashire Health Centre on the Ormskirk Hospital site and in addition, a further 16,000 places are to be created in Preston and Chorley.

A new dental surgery is set to open in Cirencester.

A new dental practice is set to open in Cirencester to help fulfil the emergency dentistry needs of local residents, it has been revealed.

The Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard reported Dr Ross Cutts and his family has moved to the area from Kent to open the new surgery – Cirencester Dental – and he has been able to design the premises from scratch, to ensure all the needs of his prospective patients are catered for.

Dr Cutts told the publication: “The positive comments that everyone has given us has made all the hard work very worthwhile.”

He is a specialist in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, while the surgery will offer a full range of treatments including Botox and teeth whitening.

Elsewhere, the Goole Courier recently reported a new emergency dentistry surgery is to open in Snaith, North Yorkshire.

It will be operated by partners Dr Tony O’Brien and Dr Chris Siddle and will help to meet the needs of approximately 5,000 patients in the area.

More than a quarter of a million patients have been seen by Bristol dental professionals.

Dentists in Bristol have seen more than a quarter of a million patients over the last two years, new figures have shown.

The report – entitled NHS Dental Statistics for England – revealed the number of people who have seen a dentist in the area rose from 56 per cent in March 2006 to 60 per cent in December last year.

Across the UK, the report showed 83 per cent of children visited a dental professional during this period, up from 78 per cent in the two years prior to 2006.

The report noted there are presently 51 dental health surgeries in the Bristol area.

Elsewhere, Cosmetic Dentistry Guide recently reported improvements to the standards offered by NHS dentistry in the UK are to be carried out following the publication of the Steele Review.

It recommended measures including recording the quality and quantity of treatments for each patient, as well as encouraging more dentists to carry out preventative work.

Mouth cancer is being targeted by the 70-strong emergency dentistry team at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, who are encouraging athletes to apply sunscreen to their mouths.

The unique nature of the elements to which alpine athletes are exposed could see their need for emergency dentistry increased, with the high levels of ultraviolet light that they encounter raising their risk of developing oral cancers.

At the present Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, more athletes than ever are being examined to determine whether they exhibit any symptoms of mouth cancer.

More than 70 experts are on hand to provide emergency dentistry services to the athletes who need them, as well as planning to screen 800 participants for signs of mouth cancer.

This is an increase of 100 per cent over the number who were screened at the previous Winter Olympics in 2006, reports Dentistry.co.uk.

Among the measures recommended to help maintain good oral health, athletes are encouraged to apply sunscreen to their mouths to help resist the ultraviolet radiation at high altitudes.

German luge participant David Moeller recently had to seek emergency dentistry treatment after posing with his silver medal between his teeth at the request of the press.

His newly won gong chipped a corner off his tooth – which Moeller quickly had repaired to restore his smile for subsequent photo opportunities.

Fluoride could harm bones, it has been claimed.

A campaign to reduce the amount of fluoride in water has published research claiming excess amounts of the chemical can have a detrimental impact on health.

Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported the group UK Against Fluoridation (UAF) has pointed to research carried out in New Zealand which showed around 30 per cent of children in areas of the country that have fluoride in their water supply are suffering adverse effects.

The report claimed fluoride had made these kids more susceptible to musculoskeletal disease, such as carpal bone hardening, as well as impacting on their oral health.

Elsewhere, researchers for the Cochrane Oral Health Group recently highlighted the importance of fluoride in helping children’s teeth stay healthy.

A study carried out by the organisation revealed a minimum concentration of fluoride in children’s toothpastes of 1,000 parts per million could have a significantly positive impact on oral health.

Haiti sufferers receive dental aid.

The Eco-Dentistry Association has announced it has partnered with a number of other organisations – including Preserve, Pure Life Dental and Discuss Dental – to send emergency dentistry supplies to Haiti.

Contributions by the companies have been used to put together personal hygiene kits and will include 9,000 tubes of toothpaste, 4,000 toothbrushes, ten cases of latex gloves, as well as thousands of packages of dental floss and mouthwash.

“The devastation in Haiti is profound and now is the time for all of us to help in some way to ease the suffering of the Haitian people,” said Ina Pockrass, co-founder of the Eco-Dentistry Association.

Elsewhere, Medical News Today recently reported that anyone worried about their health should remember to make regular visits to their dentist’s office to have a check-up.

Dr Cary Sun, a dental professional at Cigna Dental, told the publication there are many diseases dentists are trained to look out for and they can spot the early symptoms of a range of problems.

A new product could help people improve their future health.

A new product has been launched that could help people who have lost a tooth to protect their health in the future.

The Save-A-Tooth system from Provia Laboratories enables a lost tooth to be stored cryogenically and then used up to 20 years later to help treat illnesses that a person might develop.

Wisdom and baby teeth are both good sources of stem cells, the product’s manufacturer noted.

“Four million baby teeth a year normally fall out and for a small cost and virtually no effort, each can have their stem cells stored for future medical use,” commented Dr. Paul Krasner, professor of endodontics at Temple University School of Dentistry.

The product works by immersing the tooth in a sterile solution allowing any degradation within the tooth to be stopped.

Elsewhere, the Irish Independent recently reported ensuring children brush their teeth regularly is an important part of maintaining oral health, although children under seven should be supervised by an adult.

Dental check-ups could flag up the early sysmptomns of diseases.

Having regular check-ups at the dentist could help to save lives, it has been claimed.

According to Dr Cary Sun, a dental professional at Cigna Dental, there are many diseases dentists are trained to look out for, with oral cancer one of the one these, Medical News Today reported.

Dr Sun commented: “Since oral cancer is not in the news as often as other types of cancer, education is extremely important. If people learn about the disease and its symptoms, oral cancer can be detected sooner.”

He added symptoms to look out for include unusual spots, unexplained tender areas in the mouth, a feeling like something is stuck in the throat and thickening of the tissue in the mouth or neck.

Elsewhere, researchers at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, recently showed there is a link between premature birth and gum disease in pregnant women.