Welcome to the TDP Summer newsletter with the latest news behind the scenes and some top tips for your dental health. What does a Dental Therapist do? As well as doing all the work that a dental hygienist does, a dental therapist can also carry out some dental...
Think twice before travelling abroad for dental implants Are you thinking of travelling abroad for dental implants? Before you book your flight, take a look at the risks. With ‘cheap’ options available, you might be tempted to combine a holiday with some...
Fissure sealants and how they protect your children’s teeth Tooth decay is caused by a build-up of dental plaque, which eats at the tooth enamel and causes a hole. Regular brushing and flossing are the best ways to prevent cavities and fillings, but did you know that...
Since Angela Kiwomya joined the practice last September, working alongside Gemma Bealey, we have been fortunate to boast two of our dental therapists at TDP. This got us thinking that some of you might be curious as to what our dental therapists actually do! So, we...
More and more people are switching to electric toothbrushes to maintain clean and healthy gums. But did you know that there is a right way, and a wrong way, of using them? A 2019 study published by the Oral Health Foundation showed that people who use an electric...
We are delighted to announce that Sabina Camber, a hygienist at Torrington Dental Practice (TDP), has been elected to the National Executive of the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT). Sabina was previously the South-West Peninsula Regional Group...
