Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Dental staff hit the streets to recruit NHS patients
Dental staff in Trafford are planning to hit the streets and visit shopping malls to try and encourage people to register with an NHS dentist. Members of staff from Trafford will visit the Stretford Mall this week to talk to local people about NHS dental services in the area and encourage them to sign up […]
Two Ohio dentists found guilty of tax evasion
Two dentists from Ohio have been found guilty of tax evasion and conspiracy charges. Dentists Bradley Brenneke and Bruce Mrusek pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion in court and are now facing twelve month jail sentences. Brenneke, from Goshen Family Dentistry, was found to have evaded tax payments and transferred the title […]
Florida women loses case against Merck
A Florida woman who claimed that taking Fosamax caused her to experience jaw pain and dental health problems has lost her case, it has been announced. Judith Graves took Merck to court in 2006 and claimed that taking the drug for osteoporosis had caused her to suffer extensive dental health problems and deterioration of the […]
Dental problems contributing to more hospital admissions than asthma
Recent research has revealed that dental decay is putting more children in hospital than asthma in regional Australia. The research report, which was compiled by representatives from the Melbourne Dental School, the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, Barnardo’s Australia and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, shows that children in regional Australia have much lower standards […]
Chewable toothbrush for babies set for Tesco shelves
Brush-Baby LTD, a company based in Winchester, has received an order from a massive supermarket for its chewable toothbrush for babies. The company has received a large order from supermarket giant, Tesco and the chewable toothbrush is now set for store shelves across the country. Company founder and director, Dominique Tillen, said business was really […]
Dental office manager charged with fraud
A woman from Oakville has been charged with fraud, it has been revealed. The 34 year old dental office manager has been charged with defrauding insurance providers; the woman worked at the Burlington dental practice over a six year period; during this time she is alleged to have claimed more than $130,000. Police arrested the […]
Mobile dental unit hits the roads in New Zealand
A new mobile dental service has been launched in Waikato, New Zealand. The new van hit the roads this week and the first stop was Te Rapa School. The van is the first of nine to be launched in the area as part of the District Health Board’s investment in oral health services for children. […]
Homeless charity appeals for volunteer dentists
A homeless charity is appealing for help from volunteer dentists to offer dental care for homeless people this Christmas. Crisis has opened Christmas centres across London for a week between the 23rd and 30th December. The centres offer shelter, food and warmth, as well as much-needed companionship at Christmas time. The centre also provides a […]
Bradford Children’s Centre launches campaign to promote good oral health
Members of staff from a children’s centre in Girlington, near Bradford, have launched a campaign to promote good oral health, after they found that a quarter of the children in their care did not have a dentist. Staff from the St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre conducted a survey and were shocked to find […]
3D Diagnostic has successful first day on stock exchange
3D Diagnostic Imaging had a successful debut day on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) yesterday. The Scottish company, which is becoming increasingly well-known as a result of interest in its CarieScan product, enjoyed a profitable day, with its value on the stock market increasing by a third during the day. The value of the company […]
