Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

GDC Warns Against Discount Deals

GDC Warns Against Discount Deals

The General Dental Council has issued a warning against discount deals offered by dentists using sites such as Groupon and Living Social. The GDC has warned dentists that they must consider their responsibility to patients and advised against making claims, which may be misleading to members of the public. The GDC said that dentists must […]


1 in 4 Dentists Earn Over £100,000 Despite Decrease in Average Earnings

1 in 4 Dentists Earn Over £100,000 Despite Decrease in Average Earnings

A quarter of dentists earn over £100,000, despite figures showing that the average income has fallen. Statistics from the NHS Information Centre also show that 310 dentists have a salary of over £310,000. The latest figures show that the average taxable income for primary care dentist fell by 5.2% to £84,900 between 2008 and 2010. […]


Growth in Dental Implant Courses

Growth in Dental Implant Courses

Many more dentists in Britain are attending courses relating to dental implants. In fact according to one of the leading providers of these courses the number of dentists attending has trebled in just one year. The courses which are run by Dentale are aimed at practicing dentists in the West Midland and South West of […]


China and Taiwan Universities Form a Partnership

China and Taiwan Universities Form a Partnership

While Taiwan is known to have much better dental facilities than China, the island nation has one major problem. It seems its population is too fond of chewing betel nuts, which are known to be implicated in the development of oral cancer, gum disease and other dental problems. In order to combat this Chung Shan […]


Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health Gets the Go Ahead

Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health Gets the Go Ahead

The Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health has been granted a $26 million bond, to build and equip a new building on the university campus at Kirksville. The building will cover an area of 61,000 square feet and will be two storeys high. It will also be a joint building for both dental and […]


Abu Dhabi Dentist Emphasise the Need for Better Oral Healthcare for Children

Abu Dhabi Dentist Emphasise the Need for Better Oral Healthcare for Children

Dentists in Abu Dhabi have emphasised the need for better oral healthcare for children, after many witnessed an increase in the number of children with oral health diseases. According to dental experts, children make up almost 50% of the patients at dental clinics in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the Internal Dental Conference, Dr Vera Tang, […]


Thousands Missing Out on Routine Dental Care Due to Cost

Thousands Missing Out on Routine Dental Care Due to Cost

Thousands of people in Australia are missing out on routine dental care because they cannot afford the cost of treatment. According to research carried out by the Ipsos Social Research Institute, over the last two years, almost 2 million people did not receive the treatment they needed because they did not have the money to […]


Gum Disease Rife Among Family Pets

Gum Disease Rife Among Family Pets

According to veterinarians, periodontal disease is one of the most common illnesses among small animals. Vets estimate that around 75% of dogs suffer from gum disease, but many owners may be unaware of their dog’s condition until the symptoms are advanced, causing their pet a lot of pain. Symptoms to look out for include bad […]


Dental Team Reveals Massive Investment Plans

Dental Team Reveals Massive Investment Plans

A dentist from the North of England has joined forces with a local entrepreneur to unveil a £20 million investment plan. Dr Amarjit Gill has teamed up with an entrepreneur and the pair have been given financial backing to invest up to 20 million pounds in a dental group, which is already up and running. […]


Plans Unveiled to Create a Dental Unit in Converted Warehouse

Plans Unveiled to Create a Dental Unit in Converted Warehouse

Plans to create a dental unit in an old warehouse in Selby have been unveiled. Everatts, a furniture business that has been operating in the Growthorpe area for 75 years, is due to close and plans to convert the old warehouse premises into a dental unit have now been submitted. The company has been forced […]