Dr David Lyons, Gloucestershire Orthodontist Achieves Nationally Recognised Dental Qualification
During an intensive two day course in Cardiff, organised by Professor Stephen Richmond, of Cardiff University Dental School, David Lyons was calibrated to the internationally recognised level, in the use of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and the Peer Assessment Rating index.
The IOTN index is the nationally accepted rating system to enable orthodontists to assess a patient’s clinical need for orthodontic treatment. It is the index used by the NHS in England & Wales to decide who receives tooth straightening on the NHS and who has to pay for their orthodontic treatment. Being able to accurately determine who qualifies and who does not qualify for free NHS orthodontics is therefore an absolute must for orthodontic practitioners. read more…
Minimally Invasive Dentistry – Stroud and Stonehouse Gloucestershire
Straight white teeth are what many people want in the modern age. A great smile forms a good first impression and enhances self confidence. Unfortunately in the past this has often been achieved by cutting down teeth to provide crowns, bridges or veneers in order to provide a quick fix white smile. In some circumstances tooth reduction may still be necessary, but more often than not, a great smile can be achieved by simply adjusting or enhancing teeth, without cutting/drilling, thus preserving tooth structure and vitality for the future. read more…
Orthodontist Stroud and Stonehouse – Full Marks!
Last month, as a registered provider of orthodontic treatment for the NHS, we were requested to send in the records and pre and post treatment models of 5 completed orthodontic cases for patients in and around Stonehouse and Stroud in Gloucestershire. We promptly sent the required records, chosen at random from our completed cases workload by the NHS inspectors, to the NHS Dental Services division in Newcastle. We awaited the results. read more…
Stroud Dental Implants – Woodcock Lane Dental Care
Unfortunately many people suffer from missing teeth, whether it’s a single tooth, many or all of their teeth. Fortunately there are many ways to replace these missing teeth, including different designs of fixed bridges, which attach to the teeth next door, or removable plastic or metal-based dentures. These may suit some people, but people often struggle with these options. Often a dental implant is more suitable.
To fix a bridge to the next door tooth or teeth, these teeth have to be either adjusted or drilled down, which may lead to problems in future years.
Removable dentures may feel loose, uncomfortable and bulky, which can in some instances lead to awkward and embarrassing situations, especially whilst eating. read more…
