Outrage over potential migrant teeth testing

Earlier on this week, Conservative MP David Davies called for the controversial teeth testing of migrant children to confirm their age. Children have been arriving in the UK, from Calais, to join family members already in situ. Further checks may also potentially be performed, such as, Interviews and fingerprinting to attempt to certify identity. ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening, Teeth, Tooth Decay, Tooth Wear on 21 October 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Mr Davies, teeth, UK

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 7 October 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BBC, BDA, Faye Kirkland

Teenagers in Northern Ireland have the worst levels of tooth decay in the UK

The Belfast Telegraph has revealed that teenagers in Northern Ireland have the worst levels of tooth decay in the United Kingdom; the statistics quoted are taken from the British Dental Association and they show that the country ‘tops the league table for rotten teeth’. Around 72% of 15-year-olds were found to be suffering with some ...

This entry was posted in Dentistry, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Tooth Decay, Toothache on 26 March 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Roz Mcmullan, Tooth Decay

Price of dental treatment in England set to rise

The price of dental treatments in England is set to rise by 5% by the year 2017/18; a routine check-up will cost over twenty pounds and band C treatments, such as dental crowns, will cost over £240. According to the government, the price changes will only affect ‘those who can afford it’ whilst at the same time ‘...

This entry was posted in Dental Hygiene, Dentist, Dentistry, Teeth on 13 March 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Alistair Butt, BDA, dental checkup, England

Government promises action over teeth whitening concerns

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a government commitment to address concerns over teeth whitening treatments in the UK.Edward Davey MP, parliamentary undersecretary of state at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said whitening products should not be directly available to consumers.He has also promised to raise the issue of ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 30 June 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Essex County Council, General Dental Council, teeth, UK

BDA calls meeting to ‘resolve teeth whitening concerns’

People considering teeth whitening treatment to improve the appearance of their smile could be interested in recent industry developments.The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for an urgent meeting with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to discuss attitudes to the procedure conveyed by trading standards officials.News of the issue ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 8 June 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Essex County Council, Stuart Johnston, teeth, US

BDA unveils manifesto for dental care in Wales

The British Dental Association (BDA) has issued a manifesto for the May elections of the Welsh Assembly.With political parties attempting to stir up support before the voting begins, the association called for whoever is elected in Cardiff to focus on improving the nation's oral health."Dentistry here is now at a ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 28 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Assembly Government, BDA, oral health, Stuart Geddes

Deferring treatment ‘could lead to emergency dentistry’

People have been warned that cancelling dental appointments due to the costs involved may result in them having to undergo emergency dentistry in the future.According to new research conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA), financial concerns following the global economic downturn are causing many patients across the UK to defer attention from ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 24 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Dr Susie Sanderson, Louise Chidlow, UK

Dr title is appropriate for dentists, says BDA

Practitioners of dental procedures such as teeth whitening and teeth implants should continue to use the title 'Dr', according to a survey. The British Dental Association (BDA) carried out an online discussion over the use of the courtesy title between July and September this year, attracting a large number of responses. It indicated that ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 29 September 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, dentists, teeth, Teeth Whitening, UK

BDA: Funding increase is disappointing

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 ...