Dental practice introduces vitamin D testing

Fazeela Khan-Osborne, a leader in the field of implant and restorative dentistry, has purchased a £2.5k machine to introduce the test as a routine part of patient examinations. This will act as a warning system to protect patients from future bone and muscular concerns.

She has called on all dentists with ageing patients lists to adopt the practice to help maintain healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.

Fazeela, who has been running One-to-One Dental for over 30 years, said, “Vitamin D levels tend to drop in post-menopausal women and as we all get older. This is troubling as it is such an important vitamin for helping you absorb calcium, maintaining bone strength and sustaining immunity and the ability to counteract diseases, such as periodontal disease.