Mouth cancer awareness campaigners, the British Dental Health Foundation, believe the study is further evidence of the link between poor diet and mouth cancer, one of risk factors for developing the disease. Cruciferous vegetables are from the vegetable family Brassicaceae and include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts, watercress and radish. The research1, which is presented...
The new law increases the percentage of hydrogen peroxide allowed in tooth whitening or bleaching products to 6%, subject to conditions, including first use by a dental practitioner or under their direct supervision. The change follows as an amendment to the EU Directive 76/768/EEC concerning cosmetic products. The amending Council Directive 2011/84/EU was published...
MP Alison Seabeck held an adjournment debate on oral health in the House of Commons earlier this week, bringing to attention the rising costs of oral health care. During her speech, the Labour MP referred to the Smiling Britain event, that last month brought together key oral health experts to discuss the European Platform...
Part 2: PerformersBy the time you reach the level of Performer, your career will be well on track and your earnings will have increased significantly. Your personal and professional commitments are likely to have changed considerably since you qualified, and you may now be looking to start a family or buy a practice. Income...
Bruxism Awareness Week 2012 takes palce this week and provides a vital opportunity for both patients and dental practitioners to learn lessons about the condition, according to the dental splint professionals at S4S. The condition is believed to affect between 8-10% of the UK population. Characterised by teeth grinding and clenching, bruxism causes migraines,...
In these times of increasing and updated Care Quality standards, it becomes important to offer existing and potential patients the assurance that your practice is properly registered and in fullest compliance. Towards this end, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently launched a widget which allows visitors to your website to instantly access a...
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