Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Dental nurses protest against fee increase
Dental nurses in Bradford are protesting against an increase in the annual retention fee, which they must pay in order to work. Nurses at the Thornton Dental Care Centre in Market Street have written to fellow nurses in the area urging them to join the campaign and sign the petition against the fee increase; the […]
Childsmile programme finally reaches West Dunbartonshire
Dentists in West Dunbartonshire have finally launched the national Childsmile programme. The government funded programme, which aims to improve oral health amongst children, was first launched in 2008, but the scheme has only just reached West Dunbartonshire. The Childsmile programme aims to improve access to dental services, educate children about the importance of good oral […]
Congressman sues after dental damage
An American congressman is suing a House of Representatives cafeteria after he suffered dental damage after eating a sandwich containing an olive pit. Dennis Kucinich, the Democrat representative for Cleveland, Ohio, suffered extensive dental damage after he unwittingly bit down on an olive pit; he has now filed a lawsuit against the company that runs […]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month and veterinary practices across America are hosting events to raise awareness of pet dental health and encourage owners to bring their pet in for a dental examination. Many pet owners do not think about their pet’s oral health and often, oral health problems go unnoticed until the animal […]
Volunteers needed for dental event for the homeless
Organisers of an annual event to help homeless people are trying to recruit around 250 volunteers to help out on March 3rd. The annual health event, which is held in Bellingham, offers homeless people a range of medical and dental treatments and services, including dental examinations and treatments, medical examinations, vision examinations, women’s health services. […]
Haiti dental mission abandoned amidst safety fears
A mission to take medical and dental supplies to Haiti has been called off amidst safety concerns. Dr Bruce McFarlane was planning to take a team of volunteers to Haiti in March but the trip has been cancelled after both the Canadian and American governments issued travel warnings and advised anyone against travelling to Haiti. […]
Dentists across America host free dental events for children
Hundreds of dentists across America are planning free dental events to celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national event, which is held in February and October. Every year dentists, dental assistants and hygienists join forces to offer free dental treatment to children in their local areas. The national […]
Dental chain takes on Allcare patients
The owner of dental chain, Emergency Dental Care USA has offered to treat patients who had paid for treatment with Allcare Dental. Michael Obeng has agreed to take on Allcare patients and an agreement was reached last week; patient records will be transferred and dentists in Emergency Dental Care USA offices will complete unfinished work, […]
Dentists invited to hypnotherapy courses
Dental professionals have been invited to attend hypnotherapy courses to help nervous patients. The courses are being run by the Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice and the sessions will be taught by Dr John Butler, creator of the institute. The aims of the courses are to teach dentists how to effectively manage […]
Plans for new dental college submitted
Plans for a new 52 million dollar dental school have been submitted by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. LECOM plans to build the new dental college on the existing campus and it is hoped that the new facility will open in 2012. Staff at LECOM plan to take in 100 dental students in […]
