Archive for the ‘Dentistry’ Category

General Dental Council Still To Finalise Guidance On Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
The GDC's Standards Committee will be continuing its work on GDC guidance on dental professionals carrying out non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox, at its meeting this month. The Council aims to have the final guidance available later this year.

$14.5 Million Grant Will Fund Dental Disparities Research

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) has received a $14.5 million grant-the largest award in the School's history and among the 10 largest at Boston University Medical Campus-to fund the Center for Research to Evaluate and Eliminate Dental Disparities (CREEDD) until 2015.

First UK Orthodontic Therapists Graduate From Trust, UK

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
The first students to become qualified Orthodontic Therapists have just graduated from the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's Bristol Dental Hospital. Orthodontic Therapists are a new group of Dental Care Professionals created by the General Dental Council. They can assist dentists in carrying out orthodontic treatment and provide some treatment themselves.

Combatting Bad Breath: Mouthrinses Work, But Some Cause Temporary Staining

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Over-the-counter mouthrinses really do put a stop to bad breath. The first systematic review on the effectiveness of mouthrinses shows that they play an important role in reducing levels of bacteria and chemicals that cause mouth odours. Pick which one you use though, because some can temporarily stain your tongue and teeth, warns this new review from The Cochrane Library.

RTI Biologics Launches Bovine Pericardium Membrane Implant For Dental Applications

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
RTI Biologics, Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq:RTIX), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, announced today that the company's bovine pericardium membrane has been introduced into the dental market through its distributor, Zimmer Dental, under the trade name CopiOs®.

Research Reveals Training And Cost Are Holding Back Dentists From Offering Dental Implants

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
New research* from Implantium, a newly launched provider of dental implant solutions (implant supplier), reveals that a lack of skills is the main reason why so few dentists offer dental implants. Implantium's research shows that just over one in three UK dentists carry out implants, with 64.

Government Response To Health Select Committee Report On Dental Services Published, UK

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
The British Dental Association has today acknowledged the pledge by the Department of Health to work more closely with the profession as it seeks to resolve the issues with dentistry identified by the Health Select Committee's report on dental services. The commitment is made in the Government's Response to the Health Select Committee Report on Dental Services.

11 Million Pounds Boost For Dental Hospitals, UK

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
An extra £11 million will be allocated to dental hospitals across England to fund new IT systems that will support the training of dental students, the Department of Health announced today. Today's funding is part of a joint initiative by the Department of Health, NHS Connecting for Health and the Dental IT programme board.

Popular New Generation Of Candy Almost Like Eating Battery Acid, Say California Dental Hygienists

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Looking for a really frightening costume to wear for Halloween this year? How about dressing up as a piece of sour acid candy, which attacks teeth like Freddy Kreuger goes after his victims? While this new generation of candy is highly popular, most of it contains acid levels so high that it approa

Michigan Dental Association Stops Illegal Practice Of Dentistry, Safeguards Public

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
An Oakland County man has been stopped from illegally practicing dentistry, following a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA). Oakland County Circuit Judge Daniel O'Brien issued a preliminary injunction October 1 against Everett VanDenEeden, doing business as Smile-Rite Denture Center.