Archive for the ‘Elderly Dentistry’ Category
Cambridgeshire community group to launch new care home dental service
A community group based in Cambridgeshire is set to launch a new care home dental service in the New Year. Friends for Needs, a private support group, which operates across Fenland, is setting up a new service to provide dental care for those living in nursing and residential homes. The venture will make dental services […]
Dentists raise concerns over a lack of dental care for care home residents
Dentists have raised concerns over a widespread lack of dental services for care home residents. Dental professionals have issued a warning after the Care Quality Commission revealed that many care home residents don’t have access to dental treatment or the support they need to maintain good standards of oral health. Inspectors from the body have […]
Australian charity backs calls for dental vouchers for seniors
A charity in Australia is backing calls for dental vouchers for seniors. The Benevolent Society is supporting Mayo politician, Rebekah Sharkie, in her quest to make dental care more affordable for older people. Ms Sharkie is launching a campaign for a new dental voucher, which would enable seniors in need to access up to $1,000 […]
