Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Shops Could be Forced to Remove Sweets from Checkout Following Dental Report
Shops in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham could be asked to remove sweets from the checkouts, after a report revealed that half of children under five living in the borough have tooth decay. A report by Hammersmith and Fulham showed that rates of tooth decay were much higher than the London average, which currently […]
Plans Submitted to Convert Office into Dental School
Plans to convert offices into a private dental school have been submitted to Leicester City Council. A planning application has been submitted to turn four floors of offices in the Blue Tower building in Leicester into a private dental school. The application has been compiled by architecture firm, RG + P on behalf of Blue […]
Increased Demand for Free Dental Clinics in Australia
Charities and dental clinics have witnessed a huge increase in demand for free dental care over the last few years as a result of the global recession, it has been revealed. The Shire Dental Centre in Miranda is just one of many clinics experiencing a significant increase in demand for free treatment. Patients are referred […]
Harley Street Practice Manager Set for Dental Mission to Tanzania
A Harley Street dental practice manager is set to visit Tanzania, to brush up on her nursing skills and help hundreds of people in need. Louise Scott, manager of Davies and Associates, has been given two weeks off to fly to Tanzania, to help out on a mission organised by dental charity, Bridge2Aid. Louise is […]
Portsmouth Children Brush Up On Dental Hygiene
Children from Somers Park Primary School were given a lesson in oral hygiene this week. Staff from the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy visited the school to talk to the children about oral hygiene and teach them about the importance of brushing their teeth. Somers Park Primary School is one of 15 schools in the […]
Australians Unhappy about the Cost of Dental Care
According to a new report Australians are unhappy about the amount of time they have to wait for the dental care and the cost of dental treatment. Patients were also unhappy with waiting lists for GP and specialist medical services. The report, which was compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, revealed that most people […]
Alberta Dentist Hosting Free Clinic
A dentist from Alberta is hosting a free dental clinic for the second year running. Dr Perica Nonkovic and his team of staff at Access Dental are hosting a free dental day as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign. The event will take place on Saturday and dentists are hoping to treat at […]
Yeovil Dentists Planning Return Trip to Africa
A group of dentists from Yeovil is planning to return to Africa next year, following the success of a trip in August. Nurses and dentists joined Dr Mark Brickley, principal orthodontist at Resolution Specialist Treatment Centre, in his visit to Zambia in August, which provided people living in poor communities with treatment and oral health […]
New Multi-Million Pound Health Centre Opens in Tunstall
A brand new, multi-million pound health centre has opened in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. The £4.5 million centre boasts an array of services, including a dental centre, a GP surgery and blood testing. The new building is located on Scotia Road in Tunstall and Staffordshire Primary Care Trusts are anticipating the centre will treat around 70,000 patients […]
Driffield Practice Offering Free Oral Cancer Screening
A dental practice in Driffield is supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month by offering free oral cancer screening sessions. The Orange Tree Dental Practice is offering free screening checks for everyone, including those who are not registered at the surgery, throughout November. Dr Robert Quarmby said that dentists are in the ideal position to spot the […]
