Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage
The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show. Source link
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NHS dentist targets vulnerable in pilot scheme in Cornwall
Chris Reid, chief medical officer for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, said: “We have worked closely with NHS England and the practice to support this change, which will see the contract offering NHS dental services for children, vulnerable people and those in most need of urgent care. Source link
NHS: Woman takes 200 mile-round trips for dentist appointment
Patients are driving for hours to be seen, and can’t get on waiting lists despite having broken teeth. Source link
Dentist: Powys patient’s 100-mile round trip for appointment
Dafydd Williams has lived in Wales for 20 years but still has to travel to England for check-ups. Source link
I’d rather go to the dentist than have a haircut
Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon. Source link
Tiny Robots Could Someday Brush, Floss Your Teeth for You
Aug. 23, 2022 – Your twice-daily brushing and flossing routine could someday be automated using tiny microrobots that scrub your teeth for a customized clean, thanks to new research from the University of Pennsylvania. Scientists used magnetic fields to assemble nanoparticles into tiny, brush-like robotic structures that precisely remove biofilms, a network of germs and … Read more
Extent of struggle to find NHS dentist revealed by far-reaching BBC research
Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. Source link
Ministers asleep at the wheel over dentist shortages, say Lib Dems
Figures show 14% of dentists doing NHS work are approaching retirement age. Source link
Scientists Are Working on How to Grow Replacement Teeth
April 28, 2022 – What if cavities or cracked or broken teeth could be repaired without dental fillings? Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel, the outer layer of teeth, doesn’t regrow once it’s damaged. Dentists have to repair cavities and damaged enamel with synthetic materials like ceramics, metals, and resins. But scientists … Read more
Pulling Wisdom Teeth Has Surprising Benefit: Better Taste
July 19, 2021 — People who’ve had their wisdom teeth removed have a better sense of taste decades after the surgery, according to a study that is easing concerns about side effects of the procedure. Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that emerge from the gums when people are in … Read more