Due to our nominations for Best Practice London and Best Patient Care by the Dentistry Awards 2015, we will absent from the practice this Friday 27th November attending the ceremony. The reception desk will remain open for the usual hours from 0900-1500. In a dental emergency after hours please email info@progressivedentistry.co.uk We are incredibly honoured and excited to be shortlisted for these prestigious awards and will be sure to keep you posted.
 

In a recent study by UCL, shocking statistics were found on the levels of tooth decay and gum disease on footballers. The article was in The Telegraph. We have certainly seen decay present within the sports industry due to the diet that is often required for energy levels. For instance, energy sports drinks are FULL of sugar. These drinks are often sipped throughout training sessions and therefore there is a high frequency of acid attack on the teeth. We would like to suggest many other ways of maintaining energy levels in a natural way. For example, a banana can provide huge amounts of natural energy. The natural sugars present are far better than added sugar within products. 

If there are any football clubs that would like to screen their players, feel free to give us a call. We have the highest levels of technology to detect the earliest of tooth decay or gum disease - early intervention and prevention is always best!

We have just been pleasantly surprised with a certificate from Three Best Rated. The certificate reads: On behalf of ThreeBestRated.co.uk this certificate of excellence award is proudly presented after duly checking customer reviews, ratings, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. Here is the certificate:
 

Jamie Olivier is on a crusade to reduce the sugar intake in the UK and quite rightly so! There were shocking images of children having all of their teeth extracted because of tooth decay solely due to sugar intake. This is unacceptable and should not be the case in the day and age we live in. Sugary drinks are one of the main causes, with up to 4 large tablespoons of added sugar in some well know drinks. Yes, that's right, 4 tablespoons! We are happy to provide education to all to reduce sugar consumption, eat well and adopt sound prevention regimes to prevent tooth decay. Simply call us- families, schools, sports clubs, community centres.... all are welcome.

As one of London's leading dental practices, we strive for the very best treatments for our patients. As such, we invest in the latest technology that can have a major benefit for our clients. We have just invested in fluid abrasion. This product will enable us to treat decay, remove old composite fillings, aid bonding, clean inside of crowns and bridges and much more WITHOUT drilling. Just imagine, no horrible noise or sensation from the dental drill! What's more, in many cases, we can do this without ANY anaesthetic. So no needles and no drilling, what could be better? Well, the technology also allows us to clean and polish teeth using the latest powder called Slyc which also de sensitises teeth. All of this fits in with our ethos of minimally invasive dentistry. 

So if you would like to benefit from the latest technology, please do not hesitate to contact us. Dental treatment does not have to be something you fear. We are here to help and provide the very best in dental care.

BBC 1 recently screened the second part of the series The Truth About Teeth. The program highlighted some very valid points which are worth repeating: 

1. Gum inflammation can cause inflammation elsewhere in the body taking years of your life. Many studies are now linking gum disease with other systemic diseases. Maintaining oral health has never been so important.

2. Acid erosion is one of the biggest causes of tooth surface loss. Acid in foods and drinks can be deceptive. For example, fruit tea is incredibly acidic. Apple juice is actually more acidic than orange juice.

3. Hidden sugars in food are a major cause of tooth decay. Did you know that in a bowl of fruit and fibre cereal, there is the equivalent of 6-7 cubes of sugar! 

4. Fear of the dentist is ten times higher than fear of seeing a doctor. This is one of the main reasons for not visiting the dentist. 

If you would like to discuss any of these points with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via e mail or telephone.

We were recently shortlisted for the Best Aesthetic Practice South by the Aesthetic Dentistry awards, which was a fantastic achievement. The awards were held last night in central London. Unfortunately we did not win the title but to make the final was a real honour. Dr Veehar Malde also made the shortlist for the Best Case Full Mouth, which was a great achievement considering the level of expertise on show. His case was an amazing smile transformation and had a profound effect on the patient.

Dr Nissit Patel has also been shortlisted for the Best Dentist South awards by the Dental Awards, which is due to be held in April. Fingers crossed!

Following on from our two nominations at the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards for Best Aesthetic Practice South and Best Full Mouth case (Dr Veehar Malde), Progressive Dentistry have just learned about another nomination. Dr Nissit Patel has been shortlisted for Best Dentist South at the Dental Awards. The Dental awards are the longest running in the dental profession and to be shortlisted into the final for such a vast category is a huge achievement. The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards take place on the 20th March 2015 and the Dental Awards on 17th April 2015. We will keep you posted! In the meantime go to our awards page to see all the awards we have won to date.

We strongly believe in continual professional development or CPD for short. The developments in dentistry are moving at a rapid rate and it is vital to keep up to date with the these advancements. On Friday, Dr Nissit Patel and Paula Ryan will be attending a core CPD meeting in Kensington. This will address important issues such as oral cancer, dental radiology, medical emergencies, decontamination and cross infection. As a practice, we are committed to being at the forefront of dental care. We undertake hundreds of hours of CPD per year, above and beyond the minimum requirements.