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Dec 2011	School dental screening plans scrapped	It has been revealed that plans to reintroduce dental screening schools have been scrapped.
	Could cereals have more sugar than cookies?	According to a US based study released on Wednesday, some breakfast cereals provide more sugar in a single bowl than three chocolate chip cookies.
	T-Rex tooth goes for $56K at LA auction	A report in CBS News has revealed that a tooth from a Tyrannosaurus Rex has been sold at a Los Angeles auction for an incredible $56,000!
	Northern Ireland teenagers' tooth decay levels among worst in Europe	Northern Ireland teenagers have some of the highest levels of tooth decay in Europe, a study funded by Queen's University has found.
Oct 2011	That’s one expensive tooth!	John Lennon's tooth is being put up for auction in November and is expected to make £10,000.
	Tooth stripping skinny dipping	bizarre case that had dentists mystified has finally been uncovered by a group of specialists and faculty members from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.
	Is this really the end of the dental drill?	Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain free way of repairing the damage caused by dental decay.
	Yorkshire worst place for dental hygiene	People in Yorkshire have the worst teeth in the UK, according to a survey of Britons’ dental hygiene.
Jul 2011	Does gum disease delay conception?	“Women who want the best chance of having a baby should make sure they floss their teeth regularly,” reported BBC News
	Potential of cancer breath test studied	“A breath test that can detect cancer with an ‘electronic nose’ has been developed by scientists,” reported the Daily Express.
	Artificial nose smells out oral cancer	Scientists at the Israel Institute of Technology have created an artificial nose that could hold the key in detecting head-and-neck cancer (HNC).
	Link between oral diseases and cancer is questioned	Various studies and different researchers over the years have claimed that oral diseases can be linked to certain types of cancer; however a recent literature review has suggested otherwise.
	Could Vitamin D lower susceptibility to gum disease?	Recent research in the United States has revealed that Vitamin D could lower susceptibility to gum disease and other oral infections.
	Anaphylactic guidelines published	NICE has published a draft guideline on the initial assessment and referral following emergency treatment for a suspected anaphylactic episode or a severe allergic reaction.
	Research group demonstrates regenerating “fully functional bioengineered mature tooth unit”	Donor organ transplantation is currently an essential therapeutic approach to the replacement of a dysfunctional organ as a result of disease, injury or aging in vivo. Recent progress in the area of regenerative therapy has the potential to lead to bioengineered mature organ replacement in the future.
Jun 2011	Tooth Fairy Business Tops £16 million	UK children are collecting more than £16 million each year thanks to the generosity of the Tooth Fairy.
	Smiles top attractiveness poll	A ‘smile’ has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to attraction between men and women.
	Robot ate my molars	Student Daniel Raabe, a former PhD student in the Queens School of Engineering at the University of Bristol, has been awarded a prestigious science prize after he designed a ‘chewing robot’ to help understand the wear and tear of human teeth.
	Could alcohol lower the risk of oral cancer?	According to a study conducted in Oral Oncology (May 5, 2011), women are not more vulnerable to alcohol induced oral cancers than men.
	“Mr Smith? Doctor Wikipedia will see you now…”	A new report has revealed that 60 per cent of European doctors are using Wikipedia for their work. 300 GPs across Europe were interviewed for the report, which examined how regularly doctors accessed the internet for both professional and personal reasons.
	Alison Lockyer resigns	A statement has been issued by Alison Lockyer, Chair of the General Dental Council with regards to her resignation from her post as Chair of the General Dental Council, and also from her appointment on the GDC
	Bizarre uses for a toothbrush...revealed!	TAs National Smile Month launches on Monday 15th May 2011, the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has revealed that a nationwide survey has discovered that toothbrushes are used for far more than an aid to keep our smiles pearly and white.
	Potential of cancer breath test studied	“A breath test that can detect cancer with an ‘electronic nose’ has been developed by scientists,” reported the Daily Express.
Mar 2011	Teeth the Musical scoops global film prize	The team who made a 13-minute film to get kids brushing their teeth is off to Canada this weekend having just won the 'Best Education Award' at the Picture This Film Festival (PTFF).
	Toothpaste, but not as we know it	For over a century we have become accustomed to toothpaste being in a tube; however, with the introduction of a new form of toothpaste, this is all possibly about to change.
	New plans to stub out smoking	For over a century we have become accustomed to toothpaste being in a tube; however, with the introduction of a new form of toothpaste, this is all possibly about to change.
	Widening access to dentistry	How many 16-year-old students have set their sights on becoming a dentist? Some youngsters with that ambition face particular difficulties. These include students from low socioeconomic groups and those studying at institutions with below average results in national exams. Yet many such students have the talent and dedication to make excellent dentists.
	Bullet tooth	A man who was shot by his brother was spared serious injury or death when the bullet bounced off his gold tooth.
	Robot ate my molars	Student Daniel Raabe, a former PhD student in the Queens School of Engineering at the University of Bristol, has been awarded a prestigious science prize after he designed a ‘chewing robot’ to help understand the wear and tear of human teeth.
	2009 Adult Dental Health Survey results	EA new survey by The NHS Information Centre has revealed that around one in four adults say that cost influences their choice of dental treatment.
Feb 2011	Fluoridation given go-ahead	The High Court has ruled that a health authority was not acting unlawfully in seeking to add fluoride to Southampton's tap water.
	Dentists at risk for hearing loss	Everyone knows there are certain jobs that carry a risk for loss of hearing. Rock musicians come immediately to mind. So do construction workers who use jackhammers. And don’t forget the guys who use those yellow flashlights to direct planes at airports. According to experts, dentists are also among those at risk for ear trouble.
	Teeth the Musical scoops global film prize	The team who made a 13-minute film to get kids brushing their teeth is off to Canada this weekend having just won the 'Best Education Award' at the Picture This Film Festival (PTFF).
Jan 2011	Caries link with asthma	A recent thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy has concluded that children and adolescents with asthma have more caries and suffer more often from gingivitis than people of similar age without asthma.
	Give families free toothpaste to halt tooth decay	Experts want a new approach to tackle the growing number of children, some as young as three, who have to undergo painful extractions. They also want schools to stop rewarding students who do well with chocolate; child-minders and nursery staff to ensure that toddlers brush their teeth twice a day; and a big increase in the number of children receiving fluoride varnish.
	Predict the shade of tooth bleaching	Researchers at the University of Granada have developed a new method for predicting the precise shade that a bleaching treatment will bring about for a patient's teeth. What is innovative about this method is that it allows researchers to successfully predict the outcome of a bleaching treatment, which will have a significant impact on such treatments, which are becoming more frequent.
	Tooth loss linked to dementia	Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, has expressed major concerns following the latest study to show a relationship between tooth loss and dementia.
	Cloudy with a chance of fluoride	What if your toothpaste could tell you whether you needed to leave the house carrying an umbrella? Or how hot the day was going to be?
	The Placebo Effect	For the majority of people, the “placebo effect” works hand in hand with the power of positive thinking; placebo drugs are believed to work because the person is convinced that they are taking the real drug. However, a recent study, published on December 22 in PLoS ONE, has somewhat rattled this assumption.
Dec 2010	Adult Dental Health Survey – 2009	The Adult Dental Health Survey (ADH) was released earlier on this week. The survey is carried out every ten years, and investigates people's dental health, their experiences of dental care and their access to dental services. The survey results provide important information about the dental health of the nation.
	Concern Over UK Cancer Survival Rates	Britain has the worst survival rate for cancer among similarly developed nations, according to scientists.
	Patients 'should look after teeth if they want care'	By VIEWPOINT by Dr Jimmy Steele Newcastle University dental expert
Nov 2010	Elephant visits the dentist	In a rare surgery, an elephant in Kerala successfully underwent a conservative dental treatment to repair his tusk, which had a 50cm long crack.
	Internet is First Choice for Health Advice	It has been reported that more people than ever before are turning to the internet to find health information and self-diagnosis. According to a separate report, this has saved the NHS millions of pounds a year.
	Red Tape Fear	Earlier last week, the British Dental Association (BDA) warned that growing bureaucracy is destroying the morale of high street dentists in England and could be driving experienced practitioners to retire early or leave the NHS. According to their research, excessive administration is the primary factor behind a downturn in dentists’ confidence and this could be driving many experienced practitioners to consider early retirement.
	Human teeth give an evolutionary edge	new examination of teeth from 11 Neanderthal and early human fossils has shown that modern humans prefer the 'live slow and grow old' compared to the 'live fast and die young' strategy to our ancestors.
	Health Minister praises inspirational teachers	Lord Howe, the Health Minister with responsibility for dentistry, paid tribute to the dedication and enthusiasm of dental teachers at this year’s DDU Educational Awards.
Oct 2010	The million dollar smile?	Kanye West made the headlines this week with his diamond teeth and he certainly got people talking.
	Mouth Cancer hits the younger generation	With Mouth Cancer Action Month round the corner, studies into mouth cancer cases are hitting the news on a regular basis and campaigns across the country are spreading the knowledge that early diagnosis saves lives.
	Kick out the Sweets	The British Dental Trade Association’s (BDTA) campaign to promote the benefits of swapping sugary foods with healthy alternatives has been backed by a UK dental charity.
	Study of Medical Tourism: The Case For And Against	Medical tourism is to go under the microscope in a major new study. It is going to be led by an academic from the University of York and the study aims to assess the potential advantages and disadvantages of medical tourism.
	The NDA helps rebuild Haiti's dental services	Donations from around the world have helped bring some relief to Haiti after earthquakes devestated the country in January; however, the countries dental health has become an added problem because a third of the dental practices have been destroyed or severely damaged.
	NHS campaigner Claire Rayner dies at 79	Tributes have been paid to Claire Rayner, who has died at the age of 79.
	“Staggering” lack of awareness of mouth cancer revealed	A new survey undertaken by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has revealed an alarming lack of awareness about the causes and symptoms of one of the UK’s fastest growing cancers – mouth cancer.
	Parents let their children skip brushing	DMillions of parents are letting their children skip the vital routine of brushing their teeth simply because they are too rushed or stressed, a recent study has shown. However, their choice to ignore the warning signs from dentists could be a hard price to pay.
	Nightmare on Tooth Street	Halloween is a time of fun and fear, and tricks and treats; however, it’s not the fear factor you should be worried about - the treats pose the greatest fear!
Sept 2010	Designers don't mind the gap	Designers at New York Fashion Week have revealed a surprising trend: the gappy smile! In a twist of that ‘perfect smile’ we all desire to achieve, designers are now seeking out models with a gap.
	What can a New Zealand reptile tell us about false teeth?	Using a moving 3D computer model based on the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile called tuatara, a BBSRC [UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council]-funded team from the University of Hull, University College London and the Hull York Medical School has revealed how damage to dental implants and jaw joints may be prevented by sophisticated interplay between our jaws, muscles and brain. This research will appear in a future edition of the Journal of Biomechanics.
	Dental sealants may cause levels of BPA to increase	A new study has found that dental sealants may cause levels of BPA in the body to rise.
August 2010	Drinking a glass of milk can stop garlic breath	If you are worried about garlic breath, drink a glass of milk, say scientists who claim it can stop the lingering odour.
	Poor Dental Health In Deprived Children Needs To Be Tackled From Birth	Oral health strategies to combat very high levels of tooth decay in children from deprived areas need to start from birth. That's the conclusion of a large-scale study of the dental health of three-year olds published in the latest edition of the British Dental Journal.
	Herpes Virus Breakthrough in Mouth Cancer Treatment	Doctors have used a genetically engineered herpes virus to help treat patients suffering from mouth, neck and head cancer.
	Actor treated for throat tumour	Hollywood actor Michael Douglas is being treated for a tumour in his throat, his publicist has said.
	NHS Direct closure worries dental expert	Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, has expressed growing concerns over the closure of the medical advice helpline NHS Direct.
July 2010	Hospitals ban sugar in tea	Hospitals will see a ban on sugar in tea and coffee due to possible health risks, health officials revealed.
	Dentistry to go back to centralised control	Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley has set out the Government's ambitious plans to reform the NHS during this Parliament and for the long-term. The White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ details how power will be devolved from Whitehall to patients and professionals.
	Churchill's false teeth sold in Norfolk for 15,200 GBP	Winston Churchill's false teeth were specially made to preserve his lisp A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill has been sold for £15,200 at an auction in Norfolk.
June 2010	Midnight snacking damages the teeth, experts warn	Eating food in the middle of the night can seriously damage your teeth, Danish experts have warned.
	WAGs winning grins	It's no surprise that Cheryl Cole has taken the top spot in a public survey to find the WAG with the best smile.
May 2010	Increasing number of children suffering with preventable illnesses	The number of children in the UK that are suffering from preventable health conditions has reached epidemic proportions, according to research carried out by the BBC.
	Rise of oesophageal cancer blamed on lifestyle factors	The increasing incidence of cancer of the oesophagus (gullet) and upper stomach over the last 40 years could be a result of poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and rising levels of obesity, research which appears in the British Journal of Cancer suggests.
	Minister for dentistry confirmed	The new Ministerial team at the Department of Health has been confirmed by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.
	New Health Secretary Appointed	Andrew Lansley CBE was appointed as Secretary of State for Health. Mr Lansley is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and previously served as the Shadow Health Secretary – a position he held from 2003.
Feb 2010	Dental Health Gap Widens Between Rich and Poor	The UK's leading oral health charity has urged the Government to focus on the prevention of dental decay in under 5's following a new report into children's health.
	A smoke free future	An ambitious new strategy will halve the number of smokers, from 21 to 10 per cent of the population by 2020, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced.
	Charity backs Olympic Committee as they order athletes to pay a visit to the dentist	With the 2010 Winter Games well under-way UK oral health campaigners have backed the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to screen a record number of athletes for oral cancer.
Jan 2010	Studies advise on fluoridated toothpaste use in children	Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million to prevent tooth decay in their children, says a new report. Preventing tooth decay can help reduce the need for extensive and costly dental treatments, including extractions.
	Added Sugar In Raisin Cereals Increases Acidity Of Dental Plaque	Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than bran flakes alone, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago
	Chief dental officer awarded CBE	The chief dental officer for England and the GDC's former president were both awarded CBEs in the New Year Honour List.
	Indonesian man loses his teeth in a cigarette explosion	An Indonesian man has been given compensation after a cigarette he was smoking exploded, taking out six teeth.
Dec 2009	Overweight Santa urged to 'get off his sleigh'	Images of Santa should promote healthier lifestyle habits, a public health expert has claimed.
	Demands on dentistry 'to rise due to ageing population'	NHS dentistry is facing a major challenge coping with the consequences of the ageing population, a leading expert says.
	Breakthrough reached on 'phasing down' dental Mercury use	GENEVA, Switzerland/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hailed as "a breakthrough" by Green Groups, an agreement in concept was reached yesterday by a World Health Organization (W.H.O.)-convened international expert group, supporting the "phase down" of dental mercury use worldwide
	NHS stress hotline launched across UK	An NHS helpline to help people struggling with stress has been launched by the government.
Nov 2009	Charity demands child sunbed ban	Some 250,000 11 to 17-year-olds in England are risking skin cancer by using sunbeds, a charity warns.
	Teeth grinders are in for a shock	Patients complaining of grinding their teeth in their sleep are being given mild electric shock treatment.
Oct 2009	Teeth...the musical?	Somerset Primary Care Dental Service has teamed up with students at Bridgwater College and a Somerset video production company to produce a new educational DVD for the learning disabled and young children about caring for their teeth and avoiding tooth decay.
	Jaw Bone created from stem cells	Scientists have created part of the jaw joint in the lab using human adult stem cells.
	White wines ‘bad for the teeth’	Enjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage the teeth, something many wine makers and tasters will know first-hand, experts say.
	Literature review of denture cleaning goes for brushing	Brushing removable dentures with a paste product might be the best way to keep them clean, better than soaking in effervescent or enzyme cleaning solutions, suggests a new review of what little dental literature exists on the topic.
Sep 2009	Shisha 'as harmful as cigarettes'	Smoking a shisha pipe is as bad for people as smoking tobacco, the Department of Health and the Tobacco Control Collaborating Centre has found.
	Largest-ever Mouth Cancer Campaign Announced	A UK mouth cancer campaigner announce the first ever Mouth Cancer Action Month today after recent figures showed record numbers diagnosed with the disease
	Dentist in garage is 'too noisy'	A dentist who set up a surgery in his garage without planning permission has prompted complaints from neighbours.
Aug 2009	The British Dental Association Express Concern at Cancer Research UK Statistics	The British Dental Association expressed concern at the statistics released by Cancer Research UK this week showing that oral cancer rates in the UK for men in their 40s have gone up by 28 per cent since the mid 1990s, and rates for women in their 40s have increased by 24 per cent in the same period.
	Tongue Drive System Assists Disabled	An assistive technology that enables individuals to manoeuvre a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor using simple tongue movements can be operated by individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries, according to the results of a recently completed clinical trial.
	Police Bite Off More Than They Can Sniff	A seizure of what was believed to be cocaine with a possible street value of £500,000 was a legal substance, police in Devon have revealed.
	Mickey's New Gnashers	Move over implants, regrowing dentition is on its way! Scientists from the University of Tokyo in Japan have managed to grow replacement teeth in mice from cells in a laboratory
	Chris Eubank Hopes to Cure Lithp with Dentistry	Chris Eubank, the retired boxing champion, is having 30,000GBP of dental treatment to cure his famous lisp.
	NHS dentistry 'facing overhaul'	Ministers have agreed to an overhaul of NHS dentistry - just three years after the last shake-up of the system.
	Dentures: 3D Digital Images May Replace Plaster Models	The intricate and laborious route from bite impression and plaster mold to model scanning in the laboratory could soon be a thing of the past. In the future, a 3-D digitizer will provide the teeth contours – without a plaster model.
	New Treatment for Receding Gums: No Pain, Lots of Gain	Dental researchers demonstrate success with tissue regeneration application that reduces pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery, and eliminates need to take tissue from roof of mouth
	Link Between Oral Health and Memory	Researchers have found that keeping a clean mouth could cut down on cases of dementia
July 2009	Umami Taste Receptors Contribute to Our Flavour Worlds	Using a combination of sensory, genetic, and in vitro approaches, researchers from the Monell Centre confirm that the T1R1-T1R3 taste receptor plays a role in human umami (amino acid) taste.
	Rise In Dental Emergencies	Dental admissions to accident and emergency departments for both adults and children has continued to rise in the past year, with the number reaching just over 22,000.
	Licorice Gargle Reduces Sore Throat After Surgery	Gargling with a liquorice solution can help reduce postoperative sore throat — a common and painful complication of anaesthesia in patients undergoing surgery, reports a study in the July issue of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anaesthesia Research Society (IARS).
June 2009	BDA says Consultation and Piloting vital to success of reforms	The British Dental Association (BDA) represents over 23,000 dentists working in general practice, in community and hospital settings, in academia and research, and in the armed forces.
	Doctors worried about NHS jargon	The use of jargon is blight on the NHS and could end up harming patient care, doctors and campaigners say.
	Swine Flu Risk Increased With Poor Dental Habits	As the latest published figure of confirmed swine flu cases in the UK reaches 112, results from the latest British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF)’s survey reveals the extent of bad dental hygiene, which could possibly increase the risk of swine flu.
	Tories propose dentistry overhaul	NHS dentistry in England needs to be completely overhauled to improve access, the Conservatives have said.
	Conservatives promise for NHS Dentistry	Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley has announced a series of dentistry pledges under a future Conservative government.
	Gene Linking Periodontitis And Coronary Heart Disease found	Scientists have discovered a genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD).
	Shrapnel In Jaw Undiscovered For 65 Years	A war veteran woke up with a piece of shrapnel falling from his mouth early one morning
May 2009	Tooth Fairies Hit By Recession	It’s a sign of the times when the country’s tooth fairies have to reign in their pennies.
April 2009	White wine stains teeth	It has long been known that red wine causes teeth to stain. A recent study by New York University dental researchers found that drinking white wine can also increase the potential for teeth to take on dark stains.

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