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Snaith Dental Practice Welcomes New Associate Dentist
Youngs Dental Practice in Snaith has welcomed a new associate dentist to the team. James Pegg is a highly experienced dentist with over 20 years of practice under his belt, in addition to postgraduate qualifications and expertise in Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics. Kirk Young, principal dentist, said that the practice was extremely lucky to have […]
Discussions Underway For New Dental Course At Plymouth University
Discussions are underway for a new course in dental hygiene and therapy at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Plans for the new dental course were discussed during a visit to the university by Dr Barry Cockcroft, chief dental officer for England. Dr Cockcroft visited the university to see how far the university […]
Mobile Dental Clinic Provides Care to Ontario
A Dental Clinic based in Niagara, Canada is set to provide a number of free dental treatments for children up to the age of 17. Niagara’s Mobile Dental Clinic is set to provide dental sealants, thorough cleanings and other preventative treatments, over the summer. The aim of the clinic is to treat those who have […]
North Carolina Health Department Invests in Ground-Breaking X-Ray Technology
The Macon County Health Department, North Carolina, have recently invested in new digital X-ray equipment in a bid to save time and improve assessment accuracy. Current X-ray devices are difficult to place in children’s mouths, they are often uncomfortable and many still express their concerns regarding the radiation that they emit. Furthermore, outdated X-ray devices […]
Alabama to Host Free Dental Care for Children
Birmingham, Alabama, is planning to provide free dental care for children without dental insurance or for those currently on the Medicaid scheme. Alabama Industries for the Deaf and Blind are providing the free care for the locals between the ages of 1 to 20, this Monday morning. They’re hoping to treat as many patients as […]
Scientists Discover the Real Causes of Dental Decay
Scientists from the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Dundee and Newcastle are currently involved in a new dental study. The recent study aims to look at the main causes of tooth decay, amongst young children in particular. Over fifty dental practices have signed up to the study, which includes 1,400 children in order to combat tooth […]
Stornoway Children Have Their Teeth Checked As Part Of Childsmile Week
Hundreds of children in Stornoway had their teeth checked last week as part of an annual Childsmile event. Approximately 450 children had their teeth examined by dental teams last week as part of the Western Isles Childsmile event, which is designed to promote good oral health and encourage youngsters to take good care of their […]
Newcastle Dental Clinic Hosts Art Exhibition
A dental clinic in Newcastle is hosting a modern art exhibition in conjunction with Allenheads Contemporary Art. The new gallery space is situated in a city centre, state of the art modern dental practice in Blandford Square, within easy access of Dance City, the Centre for Life and Discovery Museum. Dr Rob Wain, head of […]
Bupa Launches New Dental Policy For Smaller Businesses
Bupa has confirmed that it is extending its range of dental products to cover small and medium-sized businesses. Bupa’s Dental Health Plan now offers cover for their dental centres, including check-ups, cleaning treatments and dental X-rays. Sales director at Bupa Health Funding, Tony Wood, said that dental cover is a very valuable benefit for employees […]
British Dental Health Foundation Welcomes New Food Labelling System
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has welcomed a new food labelling system, which uses a traffic light code to inform people about the nutritional content of their meals and snacks. Public health minister, Anna Soubry, announced yesterday that a voluntary system of traffic light coding would be introduced to help […]
