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Appeal to help nurse pay for dental treatment after bottle attack
The local press in South Yorkshire are appealing for help to provide treatment for a nurse who was attacked on a night out in Conisborough. Astra Taylor, a 20 year old nurse, was hit in the face with a bottle whilst enjoying a night out at the Fox Inn; when she put her hand up […]
BDA urges the government to focus on poorer people
Representatives from the British Dental Association have urged the government to address the link between poor oral health and socioeconomic factors. Professor Damien Walmsley, the BDA’s scientific adviser, was speaking after the results of the 2009 adult dental health survey were revealed. The survey showed a significant connection between standards of oral health and standards […]
London Dental Fellowship announces donations
The London Dental Fellowship has revealed details of donations made by members of the trust. Smile Train, an international charitable trust, which provides care for children with cleft lip and palate, will receive £2000 from the fellowship and a further £2000 will be given to Bridge2Aid, a charity that provides dental care for people in […]
Mission of Mercy dental clinic helps thousands in New Mexico
A free dental clinic held by the Mission of Mercy has helped more than two thousand people in New Mexico. The two-day clinic involved more than 200 dental volunteers and provided more than a million dollars worth of treatment; 2194 patients benefitted from dental treatment. Many of the patients had extensive dental health problems and […]
FDA investigating use of mercury in fillings
The US Food and Drug Administration has reopened the investigation into the use of mercury in fillings, eighteen months after the organisation confirmed that mercury fillings were safe. Four consumer advocacy organisations have come together to launch an appeal against the FDA’s 2009 ruling; the group has quoted a number of research studies, which point […]
Americans heading overseas for dental treatment
The rising cost of dental treatment in America is forcing an increasingly large number of Americans to consider having treatment abroad. Dental treatment is becoming more expensive in the USA and many people cannot afford basic treatments, let alone costly cosmetic treatments. Even those with dental insurance are struggling to cope with the cost of […]
Free dental care for children in Cumberland County
Children in Cumberland County will be invited to attend a free dental event in February. Local dentists and businesses will join forces with the New Jersey Dental Association to provide free dental care for children as part of the national Give Kids a Smile programme, which is held every February. The free clinic will be […]
New NHS dental practice opens in Pangbourne
Pangbourne is home to a new NHS dental practice. Dental Care Limited opened its doors to patients for the first time yesterday; the new surgery is located on Reading Road and is now taking on new patients. The new practice is one of three scheduled to open in the next couple of months; practices in […]
US dentists introduce the revolutionary new dental face lift
Cosmetic dentists in America have introduced a revolutionary new treatment, which claims to knock years off, as well as straightening the teeth. The £6,000 procedure involves four stages of treatment, including the application and manipulation of porcelain veneers; the veneers are artistically arranged to make a subtle change to the shape of the face. Placing […]
Oral health a cause for concern in Brunei
Figures have suggested that rates of decay in children in Brunei are amongst the highest in Asia. Studies which involved children aged between 6 and 12 years old showed that rates of decay were extremely high, with an average 12 year old suffering decay in 5 of their adult teeth. The figures also showed that […]
