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New study suggests treating gum disease can lower costs for treatment of diabetes
A new study has suggested that treating gum disease can help to lower the cost of treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study, which was carried out by dental insurance provider, CIGNA, found that treating gum disease could reduce the overall cost of treating diabetes. The findings of the study were revealed at […]
Waikato mobile dental unit heads to Christchurch
One of Waikato’s mobile dental units is heading south to Christchurch to help provide dental care while repairs are made to the dental department of Canterbury District Health Board’s hospital. The mobile unit will be stationed in the Christchurch area for three months; the dental department at the hospital was badly damaged by the earthquake […]
Public hearing on whitening products to be held in New Zealand
A public hearing on whitening products will be held in New Zealand. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (Erma) will host the hearing in Wellington on April 12th. The hearing will focus on the sale of certain over the counter whitening products and the rules surrounding the use of hydrogen peroxide. The authority will investigate whether […]
Dental tourism booming in Romania
Studies have shown that Romania has become one of the most popular destinations for dental tourists. Research shows that Romania is especially popular amongst dental patients from other European countries, including the UK, France, Spain and Scandinavian countries. The main attraction of travelling abroad for dental treatment is the cost; in many Eastern European countries, […]
Dental team prepare for London Marathon
Members of staff from a dental practice in Thornbury are preparing to tackle the London Marathon. Dentist Mike Furlong and receptionist Angela Bushell, from Bank Cottage Dental on Castle Street, are running the race to raise money for charity. Mike is running the 26 mile race in aid of Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, which […]
Mission of Mercy dental ticket for sale on Ebay
A ticket for a free dental clinic hosted by the Mission of Mercy in Roanoke has appeared on the auction site, Ebay. Organisers of the clinic, which is set to take place next week, have asked Ebay to remove the auction; tickets for the free clinic were given out to 900 people last week and […]
Medical and dental fees frozen in Bangalore
Medical and dental students in Bangalore are breathing a sigh of relief after it was confirmed that fees will be frozen for the next academic year. Medical education minister, S.A Ramadass, announced that fees will remain the same at a meeting on Monday. He also confirmed that the ratio of state to private seats at […]
Australian government clashes with Green Party over dental plan
The Australian Labor Party has clashed with the Green Party over plans for a new dental system. The Government had planned to cut tax rates for small businesses and boost savings for retirees, but the plans are in jeopardy because the Labor party agreed to a dental plan put forward by the Green Party as […]
Biggleswade dental clinic facing closure
A dental clinic in Biggleswade is facing closure, after health chiefs revealed that the running costs of the clinic are unsustainable. The community dental service, which operates from the Biggleswade Health Centre on Safford Road, may be shut down in July, meaning that many patients will be forced to find alternative dental care. A representative […]
Bradford dental company on the move
A dental company based in Bradford is set to move to a bigger site in Shipley, it has been revealed. Ortho-Care UK will move to a new 3 million pound site in Shipley. The new 25,000 square foot building will accommodate the growing company, which has expanded from a two-man operation to a team of […]
