Older people ‘have better teeth’

Older people are keeping their teeth for longer. Improvements in oral care are leading to more older people having healthier teeth than ever before, it has been claimed. The Auburn Reporter revealed that in times past it was unusual for people aged over 60 to have all of their own teeth, but medical advances in ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry on 28 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Herald Sun, Mr Welfare, Nicky Welfare, older people, teeth

Toothcare advice for babies’ teeth

babies' teeth need special care. Infants will begin getting their first teeth around the six to nine-month mark and therefore parents need to understand how best to look after their children's teeth. Paediatric dentistry firm Kearns, Ashby, Rajchel & Kearns told Pennlive.com that children's teeth can be prone to decay of they are not ...

This entry was posted in Child Dentistry, Dentist, Dentistry on 27 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Australia, babies teeth, Cosmetic Dentistry Guide, decay, Rajchel Kearns, teeth

New surgery for Chorley

Dentist's surgery to open in Chorley. A new emergency and cosmetic dentistry office is to open in Chorley. Local newspaper the Chorley People reported the practice will offer places to up to 7,000 patients and the new Ravat & Ray Dental Care office will have three surgeries. "It is anticipated that these services will make a ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Emergency Dentist on 26 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Brundall Dental Practice, Chorley People, Janice Nicholson, nhs

New teeth for Grand National jockey

Jockey has cosmetic dentistry carried out. Winner of the 2009 Grand National Liam Treadwell has had cosmetic dentistry treatments carried out to fix his bad teeth following a BBC interview which highlighted his bad teeth. Treadwell rode the 100-1 outsider Mon Mome and during a TV interview after the race BBC reporter Clare Balding highlighted ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, London Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile on 26 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BBC, Clare Balding, Mon Mome, teeth

Dentist’s solar-powered office unveiled

A US dentist has powered his office with solar panels. A US dentist has opened a surgery which is powered completely by solar energy, it has been revealed. The Press Enterprise has reported Riverside dentist Michael Boyko has transformed his practice to run solely on renewable energy. It reportedly cost him $670,000 to install the 264 ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry on 25 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dentist, dentist office, Manila Bulletin, Michael Boyko

Technology ‘could make dentistry less painful’

New imaging technology could make dentistry less painful. New technology being trialled in the US could soon make the dentist's office a less stressful environment, it has been claimed. The Leaf Chronicle reported Clarksvill dentist Dr Bill Wall is using stereolithographic-imaging models to replace the old plaster of paris casts for making bridges and ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry on 25 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dentist office, Dr Bill Wall, Dr Wall, paris, WKYC

Dental check-ups ‘can highlight cancer signs’

Head to dentist's for canacer screening. Brits worried about their general health have been urged to head to their local dentist's office to have a check-up. The Mal Hutton CHANCE (Campaign For Head and Neck Cancer Education) Fund is urging people to visit their dentist regularly, as dental professionals will routinely check for this ...

This entry was posted in Dentist on 23 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged check up, dental checkup, Lynne Hutton, oral health, Westmoreland Gazette, Wigan Today

New practice to open in Norfolk

Norfolk surgery soon to open. A new emergency dentistry practice is set to open in Norfolk, it has been revealed. The Brundall Dental Practice is set to open its doors next month thanks to a £2.8 million investment in dental care services in the region that was made last year. Mark Terberg, currently a dentist ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry on 22 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental practice, Long Stratton, Manor House, Mark Terberg, nhs

Mothers ‘warned over dental health issues’

Dental health should be a key concern for pregnant women. Women who are pregnant could be at a greater risk of miscarriage if they have poor oral health, it has been claimed. Beverley Beech, honorary chair of the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services, said untreated gum disease could be one of the ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry on 20 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Beverley Beech, dental health, oral health, oral hygiene, pregnancy

Green beer ‘could have dental risks’

St Patrick's Day could herald teeth problems for some. Ahead of today's (March 17th) St Patrick's Day celebrations people looking to celebrate the night with a customary green pint might like to consider their dental health first. Heather Wolfe, a dental hygienist at Wilson Martino Dental Associates, told State Journal that adding green colouring ...