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New Multi-Million pound Health Centre opens in Berrow
A new multi-million pound health centre has opened its doors to patients in Berrow, Somerset. The Berrow Health Campus, which cost £2.5 million, welcomed patients for the first time on Monday. The new centre boasts a range of services, including a brand new GP surgery, NHS dental services and a pharmacy. The GP surgery has […]
Beastie Boy battles through dental pain to release New Album
Beastie Boys member Mike D has revealed that he battled through severe dental pain whilst recording the band’s new album. The band released their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, last week and Mike D revealed that he regularly broke down during recording sessions because the medication he was taking to ease dental pain […]
TV Presenter Holly Willoughby Tops Smile Poll
A poll carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that people in the UK think that Holly Willoughby has the most welcoming smile. The poll, which was conducted as part of National Smile Month, showed that people considered the This Morning presenter to have the most welcoming smile, with Kelly Brook coming […]
Dental Firm announces Job Losses
A dental firm has announced that 45 jobs will be lost at a manufacturing plant in Folkestone. Church and Dwight UK, the company which manufactures Arm & Hammer and Pearldrops products, announced that jobs will be lost at the plant due to the introduction of new technology; the firm is investing £2.1 million in new […]
Half of New Zealanders struggling to afford dental care
Almost half of New Zealanders are struggling to afford dental care, it has been revealed. Jim Anderton, leader of the Progressive Party, says that the current economic climate is making it extremely difficult for people to afford regular dental care. Research shows that half of New Zealanders did not visit a dentist last year because […]
Boost for Ballarat dental services
The Australian Budget did not bring good news for dental health; however, there was a boost for dental services in Ballarat. Treasurer Wayne Swan announced that $19.4 million will be committed to Ballarat; the money will be used to expand and renovate the Ballarat Services’ Dental Clinic and build a new healthcare centre for Ballarat […]
Devon dentist to trial new quality scheme
A dentist from Devon will pilot a new dental scheme, which pays dentists for the quality of treatment, rather than the quantity. Andrew Curtis, from Castle View dental practice in Tiverton, Devon, will be one of 62 dentists participating in the pilot scheme, which will run across England. The aim of the pilot scheme is […]
Dental health loses out in Budget
Oral health was one of the biggest losers in yesterday’s Budget, as government ministers announced that the $3 billion Chronic Dental Disease Scheme will be axed. The scheme has helped to fund complex dental work through the Medicare system; however, the government has announced that this scheme will be axed and a new $53 million […]
Edwardsville Dental Practice to host a Free Dental Day
A dental practice in Edwardsville will host a free dental day on May 20th for local people. Sunset Hills Family Dental will provide a range of free dental services, including fillings, tooth extractions, dental X-rays, dental examinations and cleaning treatments during the day as part of Free Dentistry Day. Dr Charles Williams, from Sunset Hills […]
Children on the Isle of Man to get a Lesson in Oral Hygiene
Children on the Isle of Man will be given lessons on oral hygiene as part of National Smile Month. The national campaign will run from May 15th to June 15th and a number of events and activities will be held to encourage children to take an interest in oral health. The campaign is being run […]
