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Leicester dentist found guilty of misconduct
A dentist from Leicester has been found guilty of misconduct at a General Dental Council hearing. Peter Wesolowski, from AA Giovani & Associates, faced a GDC hearing after it emerged that he touched two female patients inappropriately, made comments about his nurse’s sex life in front of a patient and made inappropriate comments about Pakistanis […]
Medicaid cuts hit adults on a low income
Medicaid cuts will make it extremely difficult for adults on a low income to access non-emergency dental care, according to current Medicaid providers. The cuts will affect more than 6,000 people in Snohomish County; as a result of the budget cuts, preventative dental care will no longer be offered and the dental services offered by […]
Dental college offers free care for victims of domestic violence
The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is offering free dental care for victims of domestic violence. Often, women who have been subjected to violence and abuse have extensive dental problems and many of them have not visited a dentist in several years. Victims are often ashamed and embarrassed about their oral […]
Free dental clinics struggling to cope with demand in the USA
Free dental clinics are struggling to cope with the rising demand, according to organisers. In recent years, free clinics have become increasingly popular, as an increasing number of people are struggling to afford dental treatment. Free clinics run all over America but they are struggling to cater for all those in need. A free health […]
England tops table for dental costs
England is the most expensive country for dental care, according to a recent study. The study was based on the cost of a filling and the results ranged from just 8 Euros in Hungary to 156 Euros, equivalent to £117, in England. The study took the dentist’s time, the cost of materials and X-rays and […]
Two thirds of rural Kent residents do not see a dentist regularly
New figures have suggested that only a third of people living in rural Kent see a dentist on a regular basis. Steven Ingram, director of NHS West Kent, said there was a crisis in rural areas of Kent, where patients were not being provided with the service they expect. Figures showed that only 37.7 percent […]
NHS runs oral cancer event in Rochdale
The Oral Health Promotion Team from NHS Heywood, Rochdale and Middleton hosted an event to raise awareness of oral cancer last week as part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. The event was held at the Salvation Army Hostel in Rochdale; during the day, members of the Oral Health Promotion team talked to […]
Surrey dentists host free dental clinic
A team of dentists in Surrey, USA are planning to host a free dental event to help local people this weekend. The event will be held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign, which runs throughout America. Local dentists are joining forces to provide around 200 patients with routine dental treatment free of […]
New Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit unveiled
A new Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit has been unveiled in Central Ohio. The mobile unit has been funded by Shelly Lavin, a Trustee of Ronald McDonald House and will operate in conjunction with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s primary care centres. The new unit will be the 43rd Ronald McDonald van to hit the roads. […]
Thousands of new dental places in North Yorkshire
Health officials in North Yorkshire have claimed that they have “turned a corner”, after thousands of new NHS dental places were made available in Whitby. Whitby was identified as an underserved area, after figures revealed that a large proportion of people were struggling to register with an NHS dentist. In recent years, the NHS has […]
