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London woman shares dental tourism nightmare to warn others
A woman from London has shared her experiences of botched dental work to warn others to think twice about going abroad for treatment. Aida Azizii, 26, decided to have cosmetic dental treatment while visiting her family in Iran. She acted on impulse after seeing friends and family who had sparkling white teeth and booked an appointment…
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DIY dentistry on the rise in the UK as patients struggle to get appointments
A growing number of people are resorting to DIY dentistry, as patients struggle to get appointments. Studies suggest that there was a surge in DIY dentistry during the pandemic when lockdowns closed dental practices and restrictions were in place when surgeries reopened.
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New report suggests over 40 million adults will be overweight by 2040
A new report compiled by Cancer Research UK suggests that over 40 million adults in the UK will be overweight by 2040. Research indicates that around 70% of people will be overweight by 2040 based on current trends. Of the 42 million people classed as overweight, 21 million will be obese.
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Japanese dental school and robotics company join forces to develop new child-like robot for trainee dentists
A Japanese dental school and robotics company have joined forces to develop a new robot, which mimics the behaviours of children. The robot is designed to help trainee dentists and medics to learn how to deal with children who display critical symptoms.
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Dentists shun latest TikTok beauty trend
Dentists have shunned the latest beauty trend on TikTok, encouraging patients to avoid taking advice from social media. Dental experts have spoken out after seeing news of another potentially dangerous craze sweeping social platforms. The latest trend sees people brushing their teeth with purple shampoo, which is designed to tone blonde and platinum hair.
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Australian dentists report surge in cases of tooth grinding during the pandemic
Dentists in Australia have reported a surge in the number of patients presenting with symptoms of tooth grinding during the pandemic. Dentists across the country have experienced an increase in cases of symptoms linked to grinding and clenching the teeth…
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