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Working dog gets root canal treatment

Latest News An American military working dog gets root canal treatment due to an infected tooth. The canine developed the infection due to two broken teeth. The issue was noticed by one of the Army Veterinary Corps Officers and reported.It was decided that the canine needed a tooth-saving root canal treatment. Therefore, the ...

This entry was posted in Dental Extraction, Dentist, Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Toothache on 26th July 2019 by Clare Ludlam Tagged endodontics, Latest News, root canal, root canal treatment, Specialist Endodontist, US Military, Working Dogs

Dentists play a key role in the health and wellbeing of NHL players

The National Hockey League is known for its rough game play and frequent tussles with opposing players, however few may consider the pivotal role that dentistry plays in maintaining the overall health of the players. Despite their protective gum shields, helmets, and padding, dental trauma can be a regular occupational hazard.Hockey players can ...

This entry was posted in Dental Trauma, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Toothache on 19th December 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Ben Bishop, front teeth, Gil Rivera, NHL

Newcastle United striker left needing emergency dental treatment

Fans speculated whether Dwight Gayle would feature in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Leeds United, due to the savage attack that took place in the early hours of Sunday 13th November. According to The Sun Newspaper, the Championship star was out celebrating his teammate, Jamaal Lascelles’, birthday in Liverpool, when the attack happened....

This entry was posted in Dental Extraction, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canal Endodontics on 23rd November 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dwight Gayle, Leeds United, Newcastle United, teeth

Dentist’s blunder leaves woman with perforated stomach

A Bristol woman was left needing urgent medical attention after a routine root canal procedure went drastically wrong. Venessa Snary was left with a perforated stomach after her dentist accidentally dropped a dental file down her throat.Following the mishap Ms Snary’s dentist, Dr Ester Torrejimeno, failed to call an ambulance, and instead ...

This entry was posted in Root Canal Endodontics on 19th November 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dentist, Dr Torrejimeno, Ms Snary, Venessa Snary

CBT techniques being piloted to help children with dental phobia

A self help guide has been produced to facilitate and support children to face their dental phobias head on. The study, led by the University of Sheffield, hopes to cut down the amount of children feeling anxious about attending their dentist through the use of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) techniques.Figures show that around ...

This entry was posted in Child Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics on 4th November 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged CBT, Dr Zoe Marshman, nhs, stress

BDA concerned over rise in online antibiotic sales

The British Dental Association, along with other medical organisations, have raised concerns about the sale of antibiotics through online pharmaceuticals. An investigation carried out by the BBC has highlighted the rise in antibiotics being sold online with no ‘face to face’ appointments. Prescribing medication of this nature without any form of checking or consultation ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Teeth Grinding on 7th October 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BBC, BDA, Faye Kirkland

Study shows an increased risk of heart disease from untreated tooth infections

The Journal of Dental Research has published new findings that suggest a link between untreated tooth infections and increased risk of heart disease. The findings show that people leaving infections untreated are around 2.7 times likelier to have heart related illnesses, such as, coronary artery disease as opposed to patients that have their infections treated....

This entry was posted in Bad Breath, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Tooth Decay, Toothache on 30th September 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Oral Health Foundation, oral hygiene, pregnancy, toothache

Five and a half year sentence for unregistered dentist

Unregistered dentist, Ronnie Barogiannis, has been given a five and a half year sentence for fraudulently working under the name of a former colleague. Barogiannis had worked illegally at an East Yorkshire dental practice and performed procedures on hundreds of people’s teeth.Barogiannis earned his dental degree in Sweden, back in 2003; however, when ...

This entry was posted in Dentures, Emergency Dentistry, Enlighten Teeth Whitening, Invisalign Braces, Root Canal Endodontics on 18th September 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged East Yorkshire, Hull Crown Court, Ronnie Barogiannis, Sweden

Bletchley woman secures £10,000 compensation after dental blunder

A woman who was left with ‘a tooth like a shark’ after a dentists blunders has been awarded £10,000 in compensation. Lauren Field, 21, developed a problem with a single tooth at the age of ten, when she first noticed a lump on the gum line; the adult tooth subsequently began to grow through without the ...

This entry was posted in Dentistry, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Tooth Decay on 7th August 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dental Law Partnership, Dr Ashwin Bechar, Dr Bechar, Lauren Field

Puppy has a 3D-printed tooth fitted

A puppy that became depressed after a damaged tooth made it painful for her to eat has been given a new lease on life after her broken front tooth was replaced with one that was built using a 3D printer. Hanna, a 15-month-old Labrador retriever broke her tooth chewing on a bone and the ...