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Private dentistry and cosmetic dental treatments: UK news

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest treatments available in private dentistry and cosmetic dental treatments.

'Sedation dentistry' an option for nervous patients Patients who need preventative dental treatment or are keen to have cosmetic dentistry but are afraid of the dentist's chair could benefit from sedation dentistry, a London clinic has revealed.
Half of Brits have had no dental treatment for two years Disturbing new figures have revealed that half of Britons had not had any dental treatment for two years because they cannot gain access to an NHS dentist.
Brits endanger teeth with poor eating habits Nearly four fifths of Britons are risking acid erosion of their teeth because of their dietary habits, new research has found.
Concerns over government plans to deregulate laser treatment David Gault, a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps), was one of the experts involved in developing the first ever laser for hair removal.
NHS dentistry spend 'varies across England' A report from the NHS Information Centre for health and social care (The IC) shows that the average person has anywhere between £30 and £50 spent on them depending on whereabouts they live.
Lumineers 'best of the best', says expert Unlike traditional tooth veneers lumineers do not require an anaesthetic and patients need not have their original tooth structure removed
Synthetic bone material improves dental implants A study has revealed that coating dental implants with a synthetic bone material called Bonelike helps the implant to attach to the jaw.
Brits choose overseas dental treatment A new survey has found that 1.29 million British people have had dental treatment abroad since 2003 because of the cost savings.Dentale, a newly launched dental implant clinic, surveyed over 1,000...
Lack of tooth brushing poses oral risk Many Britons are putting their dental health at risk by not bothering to brush their teeth twice a day, new research shows.A study commissioned by Denplan found that only 61 per cent of people brush...
NHS patients 'failed' by dental contract Dental patients in Wales are suffering as a result of the new dental contract introduced in April 2006, a BBC investigation has learnt.According to one dental technician, NHS dentistry has been set...
Consumers urged to shop around for dental treatment Consumers who are seeking private dental treatment should bear in mind that the costs of treatment can vary, experts have said.A growing number of people have sought private dental treatment in...
NHS dentists under pressure to treat fewer children The NHS cannot afford to fund children's care and dentists are coming under pressure not to treat them, a dental pressure group has claimed.According to Challenge, health trusts have been urging...
New dental implants could replace dentures A new type of dental implant could soon replace dentures, providing patients with new teeth in a matter of hours.People with missing teeth currently have to have conventional dental implants, where a...
Breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry Lumineers® by Cerinate® porcelain veneers is the pain free, non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment which will transform any smile into a whiter, brighter, full-on beam and enhance your...
'Invisible' brace to revolutionise cosmetic dentistry Cosmetic dentists could soon be using a new type of brace that is largely invisible and claims to provide straight teeth in as little as a month.The Inman Aligner brace is a spring-loaded system that...
NHS dentistry charges rise by 15% The cost of NHS dentistry rose by 15 per cent last year, with the amount paid by patients increasing by £60 million, figures show.The average bill for visiting an NHS dentist rose from...
Whitening toothpastes 'just remove stains' Toothpastes that claim to whiten your teeth do not actually contain any whitening chemicals and simply remove stains, experts have said.According to the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD),...
Smiles rate higher than dentists in poll A new study has revealed that people rate their own smile more highly than their cosmetic dentist, with under-50s being particularly satisfied with their smiles.Researchers asked 78 patients to rate...
Cosmetic dentistry for TV show winner The winner of the television show Britain's Got Talent has undergone a smile makeover at the hands of a cosmetic dentist it has emerged.Paul Potts has been treated by cosmetic dentist Dr Johann...
Study will evaluate dermal filler for acne scars A new study will look at the ability of a non-resorbable dermal filler called ArteFill to improve the appearance of acne scars, it has emerged.The filler is currently used to treat smile lines, but...