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Teenager singer hits the high notes again after battling throat cancer
A talented teenage singer has realised his dream of singing again after being diagnosed with oral cancer when he was just ten years old. Eddie said that he had always dreamt of being a singer but his world was turned upside down when doctors found a tumour in his throat when he was at primary […]
Steven Naismith sets his sights on a different kind of goal
During a week of no matches and rest, while colleagues went off to play for their countries, Scotland striker Steven Naismith took time out to visit Devonshire Dental Care in Glasgow’s West End. Q: What brought you to the practice at Devonshire? A: I was recommended to one of the dentists there by John Hillcoat, […]
Andrew Lansley set to address dentists
Andrew Lansley, the Secretary of State for Health, will address dentists at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 19th May, it has been confirmed. Mr Lansley will speak on the first day of the conference, which will take place at the Central Convention Complex in Manchester. Mr Lansley will talk about […]
Survery suggests 85% of Singaporeans have suffered from gum disease
A Neilsen survey has suggested that 85 percent of Singaporeans over the age of 20 have suffered from gum disease. The survey, which was carried out to determine oral health habits, also revealed that 18 percent of people do not brush their teeth twice a day and 65 percent of people do not visit […]
Alcohol linked to a tenth of cancer cases
A new research study has suggested that 1 in 10 cases of cancer in men and 1 in 33 cases in women are directly linked to alcohol consumption. The study claims that a significant number of cases of certain cancers, including oral cancer, breast cancer and oesophageal cancer, are caused by drinking; the findings […]
Free dental treatment for children in Grey Bruce
Free dental treatment is available to children under the age of 17 in Grey Bruce as part of programme to target poorer children in Canada, yet many parents are unaware of the affordable services on offer at public health clinics and units and health chiefs and dentists are keen to change this by launching a […]
Free oral cancer screenings in Santa Clarita
A dental practice is offering free oral cancer screenings for patients throughout April to celebrate national Oral Cancer Awareness Month. A Unique Dental Experience on Lyons Avenue will offer screenings to raise awareness of oral cancer and encourage people to have a test; in many cases, people are unaware of the symptoms and signs of […]
Labor party set to go back on promise for dental scheme
The Australian Labor party is set to go back on a promise made to the Green party to introduce a universal dental scheme, it has been announced. Health Minister, Nicola Roxon has now ruled out a dental subsidy scheme, claiming that there is not enough money available to support a new dental programme. The establishment […]
BDA supports further proposals for dental health
The British Dental Association has welcomed government proposals for dental public health but representatives have urged the government to go even further to try and improve oral health across the UK. The BDA supports the proposals in the government’s white paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People, but wants ministers to take further measures to reduce rates […]
Thousands of patients sign up for NHS dental care in Worcestershire
More than 2,000 people have signed up for NHS dental care in Worcestershire following a street campaign to raise awareness of local NHS services. In January and February members of NHS staff took to the streets of Malvern, Worcester and Kidderminster to tell people about local services, explain costs and encourage patients to sign up […]
