Launch of British Dental Bleaching Society
Dr. Smile 17 June, 2008
(6) Comment A new dental association has been launched in response to the increasing public demand for teeth whitening.
The British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS), was launched at the World’s Aesthetic Congress on Friday by Linda Greenwall, editor of Aesthetics Dentistry Today and a specialist in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Chaired by Ms Greenwall, the BDBS board includes representatives of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) and the European Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP).
The BDBS aims to ‘educate dentists and the entire team about bleaching and teeth whitening’ whilst meeting the needs of dentists who want to stay up-to-date and informed of the latest clinical procedures, techniques and rulings, Ms Greenwall said, as well as lobbying for stricter enforcements of rulings over who can administer teeth bleaching.
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Get Your Teeth Whitened at Home!
Dr. Smile 22 May, 2008
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Do you find yourself staring enviously at the smiles of Hollywood stars radiating out of entertainment magazines? You too can have a smile so brilliant. With the growing trend of teeth whitening, costs have gone down and more products have become available, making the procedure easier than ever before.
Teeth whitening, also called teeth bleaching, was once an expensive in-office procedure that only the rich and famous could afford. Fortunately for the rest of us, teeth whitening can now be done at home, with the help of a professional. Many dentists are specially trained in teeth whitening techniques. Usually, they will mold a tray fitted to your teeth. You squeeze teeth whitening gels into the trays and keep them in your mouth for a prescribed amount of time each day. Over a period of a couple weeks, your teeth will begin to shine. These teeth whitening systems may initially cost hundreds of dollars. However, once a tray has been made, it can be reused over and over again; refills of teeth whitening gels are inexpensive. And a tray made specifically for your teeth will perform better than a generic mold.
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Outrage over dental nurses’ ‘anti-patient’ Facebook group
Dr. Smile 18 May, 2008
(6) Comment A group of dental nurses on the social network website Facebook, calling themselves ‘I’m a dental nurse and I hate patients because…’, has angered the General Dental Council (GDC).
Under the heading ‘Group Info’, the group claims it’s ‘Just for fun – Inside Jokes’ and, describing themselves, write: ‘This is a group for dental nurses who are sick of patients and their bad attitudes, their stupid comments, their bad personal hygiene and the way they assume it’s OK to burp in your face.’
It has so far netted 497 members. The GDC has pointed out that posts on the Facebook group, describing patients in derogatory terms, is in breach of GDC’s Standards for Dental Professionals.
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) recommends that any UK dental nurse who is a member of the group leaves it immediately and deletes any posts they may have made, before the GDC takes action.
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Practising Dentistry? Do You Have a Website?
Dr. Smile 26 April, 2008
(6) Comment Once upon a time, patients would simply attend the dental surgery closest to them whenever they needed treatment. These days this happens less and less frequently. Patients demand the highest standard of treatment at reasonable prices and they are more than happy to shop around for it.
The Internet is a research tool, allowing people to find out all sorts of diverse information from the comfort of their home. Every industry is now embracing its potential, and there are many dentists doing the same thing.
Even a very basic website can carry a great deal of important information. Visitors to the website can see at a glance the location of your practice, directions on how to get there (and perhaps a map), opening times and contact details. Most practices allow contact via email as well as by phone, for patient convenience.
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Hurry… its time for GDC registration
Dr. Smile 9 April, 2008
(1) Comment The legal deadline (30 July 2008) for GDC registration is fast approaching – so dental technicians must act now to ensure they are registered in time.
For dental technicians who have not yet registered, a ‘Registration Surgery’ will be available at the Dental Technology Show (9-10 May).
The GDC will be on hand at the GDC exhibition stand (E20 & E22) to check application forms, as well as offer advice and answer questions on the registration process.
Completed forms and accompanying documents can be submitted by colleagues for those who can’t make it themselves.
Dental nurses and technicians who would like to submit applications at the ‘Registration Surgery’ need to bring certified copies of all the relevant supporting documents, including proof of identity, as original documents will not be accepted on the day.
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£7,000 dental research funds up for grabs
Dr. Smile 8 April, 2008
(1) Comment A scholarship award worth £7,000 for research in primary dental care is available.
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP (UK)) and the British Society for General Dental Surgery (BSGDS) are inviting applications for the 2008 BSGDS Scholarship Award.
Established by the BSGDS in 1993, the scholarship supports a single research project in primary dental care and is awarded every two years.
The successful recipient of the 2008 scholarship, which is aided by sponsorship from KaVo Dental Ltd, will receive money to fund their project.
Applications are invited from general dental practitioners with at least four years’ experience in a primary care setting, and should be submitted by completing the FGDP (UK)/BSGD protocol submission form.
The closing date for applications is 9 June 2008, and the winning protocol will be selected by a panel of members from the FGDP (UK) Board and BSGDS Executive Committee.
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Toothbrush that Whitens your Teeth 2 Shades Lighter In 2 Weeks
Dr. Smile 4 April, 2008
(6) Comment It’s the first sonic toothbrush specially designed to whiten teeth, up to two shades in just two weeks. Setting the HealthyWhite toothbrush to its Clean & White mode, it is clinically proven to remove everyday stains, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco, while also helping to extend the results of professional whitening treatments. With HealthyWhite, tooth whitening is effortlessly integrated into patients’ daily oral care routine.
The brush aims to satisfy the huge rise in patient demand for tooth whitening, corroborated by market research group Mintel, which showed that sales of tooth whitening products rose to £37m last year and are predicted to increase by a staggering 86% to £69m by 2010. Tooth whitening has become a key reason for people to visit their dental practice and whilst it may not be the most ‘desirable’ driving factor it gives dental professionals an opportunity to expand their influence to improve patients’ overall oral care in the longer term.
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