We are delighted to announce that Dr Stephen Dodd, who has been with us for just over 6 months has been shortlisted in the Conservative Ceramic Smile category at the 2012 Smile Awards. The entry requires him to show how he has transformed a patient’s smile through minimal treatment on a couple of teeth . The Smile Awards are the only dental awards in the UK to reward clinical excellence in dental and facial aesthetics. As a team we are very proud that Stephen has been recognised for his clinical skills.

The ceremony will take place on Friday 23rd March 2012 at the Five star Landmark Hotel, a Grande Dame hotel in central London.

Watch this space for the results!

The funds raised in the UK support the number one and two male specific cancers – prostate and testicular cancer. The funds raised are directed to programmes run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, The Prostate Cancer Charity and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together, these channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programmes in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.

If you would like to donate to Movember  visit uk.movember.com

Keep up with regular Movember updates on our facebook page

Latest recorded figures show that 5,790 new cases of mouth cancer a year are diagnosed and one person dies every 5 hours in the UK.

BUT early diagnosis gives patients a 90% survival.

Regular visit to your dentist will ensure you are professionally screened for signs of mouth cancer. Talk to your dentists about the process and mouth cancer risk factors.

Self-examination is a simple, potentially life-saving process.

Look out for:

• Ulcers which do not heal within three weeks
• Red and white patches in the mouth
• Unusual lumps or swellings in the mouth

If your mouth is a concern make an appointment with your dentist or GP immediately and make sure they know your worries.

KNOW THE RISKS – PREVENTION IS KEY

Lifestyle choices can prevent this significant threat.

SMOKING, CHEWING TOBACCO, ARECA NUT, PAAN and GUTHKA are main risks.

• ALCOHOL can be deadly. Drinking and smoking to excess raises risk by up to 30 times as alcohol aids absorption of tobacco into the mouth.
• POOR DIET has been linked to mouth cancer. Make sure you get your five-a-day fruit and vegetables. Evidence shows that extra portions of fruit and vegetables reduce the risk still further, as can fish and eggs.
• HPV: the human papilloma virus (HPV), transmitted via oral sex, is a growing threat as a mouth cancer cause. Experts suggest it may rival tobacco and alcohol as a major cancer cause within 10 years.

Here at the Cahill Dental Care Centre an oral cancer screening forms part of our new client consultation and also part of every 6 monthly Dental Health Review. We will explain this screening to you and offer advice for those of you in high risk groups including smoking cesation.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to find out more.

Don’t forget if in doubt get checked out!

We all had a great nightand the evening was celebrated with a black tie dinner at the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.

Colin has so far raised approximately £500 for Christies. You can still donate to Colin’s just giving page at Congratulations to Colin who completed the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 15th May 2011 Colin completed the course in a time of 57mins and came 12,000 out of a total of 38,000 runners. Colin has so far raised approximately £500 for Christies. You can still donate to Colin’s just giving page at www.justgiving.com/colin-clarke0 until 15th July 2011.

This year’s theme, “The Smile Factor”, is all about the power of a smile, the ability it has to influence the success of our relationships and careers and the impact it has upon our lives.

Almost three times as many people say they judge someone they first meet by their smile, rather than their dress sense and over two-thirds of people agreed that having a good smile not only helps build people’s confidence psychologically and socially – but it also helps their love life, too!

This all adds to the established perception that the smile is one of our most important physical attributes. Just under half of us believe that having pearly white teeth is the most important aspect of a good smile, while more than a quarter of us rate straight, even teeth as an absolute must.

The first step to a confident smile is to make sure there are no problems with your basic oral health. Tooth decay and gum disease can look unsightly and cause bad breath, as well as potentially leading to more serious health problems.

Almost everyone suffers from gum disease at some point in their lives but with a good oral healthcare routine they can easily prevent it from developing into something more serious – so brush twice-a-day, and clean daily between the teeth with floss or brushes. At the Cahill Dental Care Centre, hygienists Debbie and Colin can guide you through the range of products available to best suit you.Tooth decay is a separate problem, but can be minimized by using a fluoride toothpaste, cut down how often you have sugary foods and drinks, and visit the dentist regularly.

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that people with gum disease are more at risk of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and, in the case of pregnant women, giving birth to underweight babies. However, gum disease is caused by poor oral healthcare and is, therefore, totally preventable.

The award winning Cahill Dental Care Centre pride themselves on the wide range of tooth straightening systems, and cosmetic procedures such as crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges and implants to restore their clients mouth to health, function and beauty. In addition they are able to offer sedation for those patients whose fear has become an obstacle to them achieving the smile of their dreams.

This summer, the team at the Cahill Dental Care Centre want to put the smile back on peoples’ faces and help them display their full personalities. Send us a picture of your smile to info@cahilldentalcare.co.uk stating why you think you need the “Smile Factor” and one lucky winner will be in with a chance of winning FREE Teeth Whitening!

Your smile needs to be sent to us by the last day of National Smile Month which is 15th June 2011.

Michael Cahill, principal at the centre said of the nomination: “We work so hard as a team to provide our patients with what we feel is world class customer service. I am proud that the team has been recognised for the excellence they provide.”

The ceremony takes place on Thurs 16th June at the Reebok Stadium in Horwich with a glamorous Black Tie Event.

The acclaimed Dentistry Awards are held annually to celebrate the achievements made by professionals in the dental field. The awards ceremony takes place on Friday 6th May, at a glittering black tie gala dinner at the luxurious Lancaster London Hotel and promises to be a fantastic night of cocktails and dancing!

Our head dentist Dr Michael Cahill qualified from Bristol University in 1985 and joined the practice on Higher Bridge Street in 1989. Since then, he and the team have constantly strived to improve and develop the service, and are proud to offer the ultimate in dental care. Michael is a finalist in the category of Dentist of the Year, and his team believe that is due to the enormous enthusiasm that he pours into his job which is reflected in the quality of the work he produces to the delight of his patients.

Gayna Horridge, the Practice Manager is a finalist in the category of Practice Manager of the Year. She has been with the practice for 13 years, initially as a Dental Nurse. She since gained qualifications in Oral Health Education, Radiography, Assisting with Conscious Sedation and achieved a distinction in the Diploma in Practice Management in 2006. She steers the practice with a firm hand on the rudder and is tireless in her mission to improve and develop her personal professional skills and and the services of the practice.

Last but not least, finalist for award of Receptionist of the Year, is the first line of contact with the practice, Barbara Whittaker. Barbara has been with the practice for 10 years after 27 years working in the School Meals Service. Barbara’s naturally warm and welcoming personality endears her to the patients and staff alike, who are all rooting for the glamorous grandmother at the Gala dinner in May. Barbara said, “I am overwhelmed to be shortlisted as a finalist, that in itself is amazing, I am really touched to be thought of in that way. Of course I would be over the moon to win the category, but really, I am so happy to be a finalist.”

Also, the practice’s support of Smile Month in 2010 has been recognized by being shortlisted for Best National Smile Month Event. The national slogan was “Teeth for Life”. The team manned a stall in the Market Hall in Bolton and were available to offer free dental advice to Bolton shoppers.

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We are delighted to announce that three of our team have been selected as finalists for the Dental Awards 2011, and that our National Smile Month Event has also been shortlisted for recognition at the same awards in London later this year.

Our head dentist Dr Michael Cahill qualified from Bristol University in 1985 and joined the practice on Higher Bridge Street in 1989.  Since then, he and the team have constantly strived to improve and develop the service, and are proud to offer the ultimate in dental care. Michael is a finalist in the category of  Dentist of the Year, and his team believe that is due to the enormous enthusiasm that he pours into his job which is reflected in the quality of the work he produces to the delight of his patients.

Gayna Horridge, the Practice Manager is a finalist in the category of Practice Manager of the Year.  She has been with the practice for 13 years, initially as a Dental Nurse.  She since gained qualifications in Oral Health Education, Radiography, Assisting with Conscious Sedation and achieved a distinction in the Diploma in Practice Management in 2006.  She steers the practice with a firm hand on the rudder and is tireless in her mission to improve and develop her personal professional skills and and the services of the practice.

Last but not least, finalist for award of Receptionist of the Year, is the first line of contact with the practice, Barbara Whittaker.  Barbara has been with the practice for 10 years after 27 years working in the School Meals Service.  Barbara’s naturally warm and welcoming personality endears her to the patients and staff alike, who are all rooting for the glamorous grandmother at the Gala dinner in May.  Barbara said, “I am overwhelmed to be shortlisted as a finalist, that in itself is amazing, I am really touched to be thought of in that way.  Of course I would be over the moon to win the category, but really, I am so happy to be a finalist.”

Also, the practice’s support of Smile Month in 2010 has been recognized by being shortlisted for Best National Smile Month Event.  The national slogan was “Teeth for Life”.  The team manned a stall in the Market Hall in Bolton and were available to offer free dental advice to Bolton shoppers.

The acclaimed Dentistry Awards are held annually to celebrate the achievements made by professionals in the dental field. The awards ceremony takes place in May, at a glittering black tie gala dinner at the luxurious Lancaster London Hotel and promises to be a fantastic night of cocktails and dancing!