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Thousands of Minnesota kids receive free dental care
National Give Kids a Smile month has helped thousands of children across America; in Minnesota alone a staggering six thousand and sixty nine children benefitted from the free care provided by special clinics. The event, which ran throughout February and was celebrated across the whole of America, was designed to raise awareness of the importance […]
Dentists urge parents to encourage good oral hygiene habits
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to encourage their children to adopt good oral hygiene habits from a very young age. Some dentists have even suggested parents start to tend to their children’s oral health before they even develop teeth; parents can use gauze wipes to cleanse their baby’s gums before they develop teeth and then […]
New anaesthetic could spell the end of the dreaded needle
A new method of anaesthetising patients could put an end to the dreaded needle. Dr Biju Krishnan, of Lubiju Dental Practice in Edinburgh, is trialling the new QuickSleeper device, which enables patients to be anaesthetised without them feeling the pain of an injection. The new device causes patients to feel a slight vibration, rather than […]
Dental problems contribute to poor general health
In previous generations, the worst possible result of having tooth decay or gum disease was thought to be the loss of a tooth; however, recent research studies have consistently found a link between poor oral health and several general health issues. Several studies have confirmed a link between dental health issues and serious health conditions […]
Welsh residents facing long trips to see an NHS dentist
Patients in parts of Wales are travelling up to 100 miles to see their dentist, according to recent statistics. The situation is worse in the north of the country, where some patients are facing 100 mile round trips to see an NHS dentist. Residents from Bangor are being forced to make the 50 mile trip […]
Devon practice gets the go-ahead for extension
The dental surgery in Budleigh Salterton has been given the go-ahead for an extension which will increase the number of NHS dental places. The new plans will involve an extension on the side and the back of the current premises and will mean more local residents can benefit from NHS services on their doorstep. The […]
Shropshire residents boosted by new NHS dental practice
A new NHS dental practice is set to open in the Shropshire village of Gobowen. Residents of the town have welcomed the announcement and are looking forward to making the most of the local services; currently, the region is underserved and many local people have to travel to larger towns such as Oswestry and Shrewsbury […]
Multi-million pound dental academy on course for September opening
Construction of the new nine million pound University of Portsmouth dental academy is going well and the school is set to open its doors to students in September. The academy will provide some of the best training and education facilities in the country and will also provide unrivalled professional practice, as students will learn alongside […]
More Britons paying for dental care with credit cards
According to a survey, an increasing number of British patients are paying for dental treatments with a credit card. The study, which was carried out by Simply Health as part of their Annual Dental Survey, confirmed that a massive 39 percent of patients were using a credit card to pay for dental treatments costing over […]
Buses used to inform people about NHS services in Ilkley
Buses are being used to help people find information about their local NHS dental services in the Ilkley area. The scheme is being run by NHS Bradford and Airedale in a bid to make local people aware of the services available to them. The buses, which travel throughout Bradford District, will have posters on the […]
