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Mexican dentists reaping the rewards of dental tourism

Mexican dentists reaping the rewards of dental tourism

Mexican dentists are targeting American patients and it seems to paying off, as an increasing number of patients in the USA are making the short trip over the border to Mexico for dental treatment. Dental treatment is notoriously expensive in the USA and many people are struggling to afford dental care as a result of […]


Fears of chemical spill at dental practice

Fears of chemical spill at dental practice

Four children have been taken to hospital after reports emerged of a chemical spill at a dental surgery in West Lothian. The children were taken to hospital as a precaution after fire fighters were called to the practice in Market Place, Whitburn; there were fears of a spillage of mercury capsules but Lothian police confirmed […]


Thousands of patients not registered with an NHS dentist in Brighton

Thousands of patients not registered with an NHS dentist in Brighton

Thousands of people in Brighton and Hove are not registered with an NHS dentist, a review has confirmed. Figures show that around 147,500 people of Brighton and Hove’s population of 250,000are registered with a dentist, leaving thousands without a dentist. The local health trust admits that some areas of the borough are underserved but insists […]


Dental practice raising money for Japan

Dental practice raising money for Japan

A dental practice in Dorset is hosting a fundraising event to try and raise money for the aid effort in Japan. The Poundbury Dental Practice is holding a spring fair tomorrow to raise money for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan; the money raised will be donated to the Red Cross Japanese […]


Book launched to tackle poor oral health amongst Maori poulation

Book launched to tackle poor oral health amongst Maori poulation

A new book has been launched to try and tackle the growing problem of poor health amongst the Maori population. ‘Oranga Waha- Oral Health Research Priorities for Maori’ was launched at the annual conference of Te Ao Marama at the Copthorne Hotel in Waitangi. The book outlines a research agenda to try and find the […]


1 in 5 people delaying dental care due to cost

1 in 5 people delaying dental care due to cost

1 in 5 people are delaying routine dental check-ups and dental treatments because they cannot afford it, a survey has revealed. The Adult Dental Health survey also revealed that money was influencing the decisions people make about their dental treatment, with many opting to have teeth extracted, rather than having more expensive alternatives, such as […]


Oregon ‘tooth taxi’ to serve children in South County

Oregon ‘tooth taxi’ to serve children in South County

The ‘tooth taxi’, a mobile dental unit, which serves children across Oregon, will visit students in South County. The mobile unit will visit Seaside Heights Elementary School between March 29th and April 1st. The van will provide dental screenings on Tuesday and then treatment will be given to children who are diagnosed with dental problems. […]


Tehama County children to receive free dental care

Tehama County children to receive free dental care

Children in Tehama County, California, will be able to receive free dental care as part of a celebration of children, which will take place throughout April. Children will be able to receive free dental treatments, including cleaning treatments, extractions, examinations and fillings; the county mobile dental unit will also be out and about providing children […]


14,000 new dental places available in Hampshire

14,000 new dental places available in Hampshire

Two new dental practices are set to open in Hampshire, creating 14,000 new NHS dental places. SCA Trafalgar will open a new practice in Totton, creating 6,000 new places and Genix Dental Care in Eastleigh will make 8,000 new places available. The two new practices will make a significant difference to local residents; in previous […]


Protests fail to stop water fluoridation in Southampton

Protests fail to stop water fluoridation in Southampton

Plans to add fluoride to water supplies in Southampton will go ahead, despite protests from local people, it has been confirmed. Campaigners and some local politicians criticised the South Central Strategic Health Authority and accused the body of being “arrogant” at a meeting on Tuesday night. Local people are outraged that the authority has decided […]