Dentists urge social media users not to embrace trend that involves shaving teeth to pegs 

‘You’ll need dentures by 40’: Dentist warns how influencer trend for having teeth shaved down to pegs to fit crowns will RUIN your smile long term Dentists from around the world are blasting trend of shaving teeth for crowns Dr S Manouchehri took to TikTok urging teens not to copy influencers London-based dentist warned costly … Read more

Dentists blast TikTok stars for grinding down their teeth with NAIL FILES

‘You’re doing irreparable damage and destruction!’ Dentists blast TikTok stars for dangerous new trend that sees them grinding down their teeth with NAIL FILES in a bid to create a symmetrical smile Popular TikTok stars have been partaking in the trend in recent months Several claim that using a nail file has helped their teeth … Read more

Leading dentists warn ‘extremely harmful’ TikTok beauty trend could cause teeth to fall out

Dental experts have warned against a potentially ‘extremely harmful’ new TikTok beauty trend which sees users bleaching their own teeth at home.  Users from the US and the UK have revealed how they buy hydrogen peroxide – one of the active whitening agents used in over-the-counter and professional teeth whitening products – and apply the chemical directly … Read more

Thousands of physiotherapists, dentists and even vets will be trained to give Covid-19 injections

1. GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi Pasteur: 60million doses  The Government revealed on July 29 it had signed a deal with pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi Pasteur If the vaccine proves successful, the UK could begin to vaccinate priority groups, such as frontline health and social care workers and those at increased risk from coronavirus, as early … Read more

Agony at dentist’s as 10million visits hit by delays due to coronavirus lockdown

Agony at dentist’s as 10million visits are hit by delays due to coronavirus lockdown as experts warn of an oral health timebomb for children Patients face waits as 10million dentist appointments were delayed due to Covid British Dental Association warned waiting list backlog could take months to clear Patients who can get appointments face additional … Read more

Dentists says mask-wearing may be causing tooth decay and gum disease

Dentists declare ‘mask mouth’ a new phenomenon as they see an explsoion in patients suffering from tooth decay and gum disease after wearing face coverings Two top dentists in New York City say mask-wearing makes people breathe through their nose and subsequently causes their mouth to dry out  This results in a decrease of saliva … Read more

First map of human enamel shows how cavities form and may help dentists REVERSE tooth decay 

The first atomic-scale map of human enamel is helping to reveal how cavities form — and may even help experts reverse tooth decay, researchers have claimed. It was drawn up using a combination of advanced scanning techniques and chemical analysis, uncovering enamel’s structural makeup in unprecedented detail. Enamel is the outer protective layer on our … Read more

DJ Khaled covers up in a HAZMAT SUIT before getting his root canal fixed at the dentist’s office

DJ Khaled covers up in a HAZMAT SUIT before getting his root canal fixed at the dentist’s office: ‘I refuse to accept this pain’ By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 07:50 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 08:45 BST, 20 June 2020 It took a busted root canal and excruciating pain to finally get him … Read more

Dentists reopen today amid fears patients will face extra fees to pay for £25 PPE kit

Dental practices have started to reopen today as lockdown restrictions are eased – but there are concerns in the industry that some patients could pay up to £25 extra to cover the cost of PPE kit. High hygiene standards before the coronavirus pandemic struck have long meant dentists are required to wear gloves, masks and … Read more

Third of dentists plan to reopen next week with most to welcome patients again by end of June

Two thirds of dentists in England will not reopen next week as the majority look to welcome patients back by the end of June. The government said practices could open their doors from Monday but some will not due to a lack of personal protective equipment and not enough time to prepare. Just 36 per cent … Read more