New evidence reveals that third molars contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells, according to a recent study. It has been proved that the soft pulp inside of teeth contains a population of cells known as mesenchymal stromal cells that are similar to cells found in bone marrow, a common […]

Flame Health would like to know your thoughts on the possible shut down of the NHS Direct 24 hour nurse led service. Last year NHS Direct cost more than £120 million to run, speeding up the eventual termination of the phone lines. This has put the future of up to 1,400 nurses in uncertainty. As […]

Health experts have suggested that a type of bacteria (Streptococcus) – the cause of tooth plaque and gum disease, may be linked to the risk of heart disease. A research team from University of Bristol and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have found that bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, releasing […]

As an organisation we feel it is important to embrace social media and it most definitely plays a key part in our recruitment strategy in terms of raising awareness of our business and our current opportunities on sites such as Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook; however, given the profile and seniority of individuals we recruit and […]

New updates have been added to My Flame Opportunities providing you with access to New and Exclusive Opportunities that are currently available or in development across all our sectors we operate within. You will find the latest jobs and in some cases exclusive opportunities from our trusted client base ranging form New Business Ventures, New […]

Clinical Excellence and Distinction Awards recognise and reward the exceptional contribution of NHS consultants over and above that normally expected to the values and goals of the NHS and to patient care. The awards were first introduced in the 1940’s and have remained largely unchanged. However there will be a UK wide review which will […]

The GDC is aiming to replace two current sets of their dental education guidelines. They have stated that education is central to regulation and every member of the dental team shares the responsibility of ensuring patient safety. From this, the GDC would like to hear the views of the dental team on the future of […]

Dental care professionals who missed the 31st July annual retention fee deadline still have a chance to register with the GDC. Being GDC registered is a legal requirement for all dental care professionals, dental nurses, dental therapists and hygienists and clinical dental technicians. Those who failed to pay their fee on time have been removed […]

From April 1st 2010 all primary dental care services that provide regulated activities, whether NHS or private, must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registration is a legal licence to operate. If you are an individual partnership or organisation that provides dental services, you must show that you meet essential standards of quality […]

A new test for oral cancer that produces results within 20 minutes is to be developed. A research team including scientists from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded $2 million from the USA’s National Institute of Health to develop the test. The test will involve removing cells […]

The University of Michigan will be conducting one of the largest clinical studies using genetic testing to assess the risk of gum disease. This study will be a way to use genetic testing to personalise dental treatment plans and the frequency of dental care visits. The study will examine 15 years of patient clinical outcome […]

A free dental treatment application, available from the Apple iTunes App store has been launched to help patients understand what they can do to prevent dental disease and to get a better handle on oral health. This new application will enable consumers to have easier access to care and allow them to make better informed […]

A US company have acquired the rights to an emergency do it your self dental kit that can deal with anything from cracked teeth to broken braces. Makers say the kit contains all the emergency essentials when patients cannot reach to a dentist, for example on holiday. Dental emergency kits are rapidly becoming standard issue […]

Last week the International Association of Dental Research released a 20 year study suggesting that males with type 2 diabetes are twice more likely to suffer from tooth loss than those without the illness. The study followed more than 38,000 males from 1986-2006 to examine connections between diabetes and tooth loss or gum disease. Eliminating […]

Research reveals that many dentists are unprepared for registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) 22% of those surveyed admitted to being unprepared and a further 19% did not even know what CQC meant. Those who do not fulfil the requirements run the risk of their licence to practice removed. There is much debate in the […]