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London “charlatan” ordered to pay over £15,000 after failed Illegal Whitening appeal
A man from London was described as a “charlatan” by the judge who quashed his appeal relating to a 2017 conviction for practising dentistry illegally, which led to the first-ever dentistry related Criminal Behaviour Order imposed in the UK threatening further criminal case. Jeffery Lehman, a former dental technician, was…
READ ARTICLENew research suggests parents allow children to consume up to 5 times more sugar during the holidays
New research suggests that parents will allow their children to consume up to five times more sugar than normal during the summer holidays. A poll has revealed that parents in the UK adopt a much more lenient stance when it comes to diet and nutrition in the holidays. The survey,…
READ ARTICLEIs there any need to worry about dental amalgam in the wake of new filling guidelines?
Recently, it was revealed that the use of mercury amalgam fillings would be restricted. Having reignited the debate about the safety of amalgam fillings, is it right for us to be worried about old fillings in wake of the publication of new guidelines? If you have mercury fillings, you may…
READ ARTICLENew MRI scanners could increase mercury leakage from fillings
A new BBC report suggests that new, more sophisticated MRI scanners could increase mercury leakage from amalgam fillings. Trials have revealed that new scanners, which are more powerful, caused more mercury vapour to leak from extracted teeth than teeth that were scanned using older equipment. Using a test tube of…
READ ARTICLEFive Steps to Straighter Teeth
With terrific orthodontic treatments like Simpli5, it’s never been easier to get a straighter smile. We can provide you with beautiful, straight teeth in no time at all, using a very simple process that involves five steps. Your consultation: during your consultation, your dentist will have a look at your…
READ ARTICLENew study reveals alarming standards of oral health among Britain’s elite athletes
A new study has revealed alarming standards of oral health among Britain’s elite athletes. A study conducted by researchers at University College London showed that around 50 percent of athletes suffer from dental issues that are severe enough to have a negative impact on their performance. The team identified high…
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