The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) announced the appointment of Julie Rosse as president in succession to her predecessor Sally Simpson at the BSDHT Conference in Liverpool this month. Julie qualified as a dental hygienist at the Eastman Dental Institute in London in 1995 and worked in community dental health before...
The NHS Commissioning Board has appointed Barry Cockcroft, chief dental officer for the Department of Health, as chief dental officer to the Medical Directorate. The appointment will see him continue as the head of the dental profession in the NHS. He will be part of the Medical Directorate working in partnership with other directorates,...
Before Sarah Gammon-Carter had orthodontic treatment she was mocked and taunted by fellow pupils at her primary school because her two front teeth stuck out by 12 mm and this impacted hugely on her confidence and self-esteem. The cruel looks and name-calling blighted a period in her life that she would be happier to...
A dental surgery in East Sussex is offering advice on using certain foods to help maintain good oral health. Bruno Silva, head dental surgeon at Brighton Implant Clinic, is advising customers which foods and drinks can assist in healthy, strong teeth. ‘Maintaining oral health using conventional methods such as brushing, flossing and using mouthwash...
A new study from the University of Madrid highlights the important role that parents play in the transmission of dentist fear in their family – in particular, dads. Previous studies had already identified the association between the fear levels of parents and their children, but they never explored the different roles that the father...
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Femi Fajemisin was working as principal dentist at Kindblue Dentalcare Practice in Romford, London, at the time. The GDC heard allegations that Mr Fajemisin had dishonestly: • Submitted claims to the NHS for payment for dental treatment in the name of his wife, also a dentist, for treatment that he had provided himself •...