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Health ministers working to improve dental service on Isle of Man
Health ministers on the Isle of Man are working with dentists to try and improve dental services on the island. Health minister David Anderson commissioned a review, which will be used to identify areas of concern and subsequently find ways to address these issues; the review was carried out by Dr Ian Petty, from the […]
New dental practice owner is hoping to introduce new range of services
The new owner of a dental practice in Stockton is hoping to increase the range of services available at the surgery. Libby Allen, the new owner of the Bishopton Lane Dental Practice, which was formerly known as M A Thurland, has revealed plans to introduce a range of cosmetic and restorative dental services. Ms Allen […]
Malaysian government approves fluoride plan
The Malaysian government has approved plans for a fluoride scheme in the Sabah region of the country. The fluoridation scheme has been approved following a survey, which revealed that the state of Sabah has the worst standards of oral health amongst children in the country. According to the Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid […]
Companies preparing to bid for AstraZeneca’s dental unit
Reports suggest that up to twenty companies are preparing to bid for AstraZeneca’s medical and dental unit, Astra Tech. The Anglo-Swedish company has reportedly sent out memorandums to a number of companies, including private investment firms, with a view to receiving primary bids in March. The shortlist of companies has been reduced after an initial […]
Dental health month comes to an end in the Philippines
Dentists across the Philippines have joined forces to raise awareness of oral health as part of dental health month. Dental health month has been celebrated in February for many years; in the 1950’s dental health week was launched and the event was changed to dental health month in 2004. The aim of the campaign is […]
Dental X-ray charges introduced in Guernsey
The States of Guernsey have announced that patients will now pay a charge of £50 for a dental X-ray at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Hunter Adam, the Health and Social Services Minister, said that the introduction of dental X-ray charges at the hospital would make the system fairer, as dentists who do not own their […]
Northern Irish patients happy with their dentist
A survey has revealed that nine out of ten patients in Northern Ireland are happy with the service they receive from their dentist. The survey, which was carried out by the NHS Patient and Client Council, revealed that the vast majority of dental patients are satisfied with their dentist; however, the report highlighted some areas […]
Access to NHS dentists improves in the Western Isles
Figures published by ISD Scotland show that access to NHS dental services has improved in the Western Isles. The figures show that there has been an increase in patient registrations of 5,147 since March 2007; 58 percent of people in the area are now registered with an NHS dentist. The figures are promising but they […]
New dental programme launches in Prescott, Ontario
A new dental programme has launched in Prescott, Ontario. The Healthy Smiles programme was launched in Ontario last October and the scheme has now reached Prescott. The scheme is designed to help children under the age of 18 from poor backgrounds. The programme is being delivered by 36 public health units across the province; eligible […]
Merseyside GP teams up with dentist to open new practice
A GP from Merseyside has teamed up with a local dentist to open a brand new dental practice. The new dental practice will provide NHS dental care for around 3,500 people in the Knowsley area of Liverpool; the practice will be launched as part of a government programme to increase access to dental services. The […]
