Archive for the ‘Dentistry news’ Category

Gadget silences sound of dentist’s drill

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

Nervous patients who cannot stand the sound of the dentist’s drill could be offered relief by a new device.

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Hypnotist to drill patients in how to beat fear of dentists

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

THEY have long helped smokers and slimmers achieve their goals by delving into the recesses of their subconscious.

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Dentists offering Botox alongside fillings

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

A growing number of dentists who have left the NHS are setting up lucrative sidelines in beauty treatment, offering Botox injections alongside fillings and check-ups.

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Work underway on dental college

Friday, March 28th, 2008

BUILDING work has begun on a new dental education centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.

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Fraud dentist struck off

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

A Scarborough dentist, jailed for a massive NHS fraud, has been struck off.

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Patient Undergoes Hypnosis To Have Jaw Drilled At Dentist

Monday, March 17th, 2008

TWO dentists drilled into the jaw of a patient who had been hypnotised instead of receiving anaesthetic.

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More can be trained in dental unit

Monday, March 17th, 2008

MORE dentists will be trained in modern conditions in South Yorkshire after Sheffield University’s refurbished and expanded dental practice unit (DPU) is officially opened today.

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Phantom heads help solve dental crisis

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Thirty-two pitched drills descend towards 32 gaping mouths, as white-gowned dentists prepare to get to work.

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DARING DENTIST EARNS HIS STRIPES

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Dentists are used to people being afraid to visit them – but yesterday, it was the dentist who had more reason to fear his patients.

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Blantyre dental team is smiles ahead

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

A BLANTYRE dental initiative has been shortlisted for the 10th annual National Dental Awards.

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