Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Canadians vote against fluoridated water supplies
Residents in Waterloo, Ontario have voted to stop adding fluoride to water supplies. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has been welcomed by anti-fluoride campaigners; however, the news has shocked dentists and the incoming head of the Ontario Dental Association has condemned the decision. Dr Harry Hoediono has criticised the decision, saying that people […]
Audit raises concerns over Medicaid spending in Massachusetts
State auditor, A.Joseph DeNucci has raised concerns over Medicaid spending after an audit found that millions of dollars are being wasted every year. The audit found that many claims are being inflated and raised concerns about the possibility of fraudulent claims being made in the state; the audit also found that many claims were unnecessary. […]
Dental nurse facing the sack after selling ‘sex romp’ story
A married dental nurse from Bolton is facing the sack after she sold her story to a national weekly magazine. Paula Jackson sold her story to Closer magazine, under the headline ‘My randy dentist offered me £100k to divorce my hubby.’ In the story, Mrs Jackson spelled out the details of a nine year affair […]
Alaska’s dental therapy programme set to expand to other states
The Kellogg Foundation has announced that it will provide funding for dental therapy programmes in other states, following the success of a pilot scheme in Alaska. The foundation will spend 16 million dollars and the programme will be introduced in New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas, Vermont and Washington. The programme provides rural areas with dental therapists, […]
Sunderland dentist launches new app
A Sunderland dentist has launched a new iPhone app for patients. Olivers Dental Studio has become the first dental practice in the area to create an app for patients. The app is available from the iTunes store and via the Olivers website. The app enables patients to read news articles, research treatment packages and read […]
Vitamin B can reduce risk of mouth cancer
Eating vegetables that contain vitamin B can reduce the risk of mouth cancer, it has been revealed. A study conducted by research teams from the Harvard School of Public Health and Columbia University Medical Centre monitored 87,000 nurses over a thirty year period; the study found that women who drank a lot of alcohol and […]
Wiltshire dentist cleared of indecent behaviour
A dentist from Wiltshire has been cleared of allegations of indecent behaviour. Hossein Mohseni, from Pewsey, was cleared of the charges by the General Dental Council; the panel claimed there was no evidence to support charges of bullying, verbal abuse and indecent behaviour. Mr Mohseni had been accused of verbally abusing colleagues and fondling his […]
Dundee students raise awareness of oral cancer
Students from Dundee University are campaigning to raise awareness of oral cancer as part of the national week-long campaign to raise the profile of mouth cancer. Dundee University’s Students’ Association is holding a week-long event, which aims to educate students about oral cancer and encourage them to attend regular dental check-ups. The Students’ Association is […]
AstraZeneca sale could make 2 billion dollars
AstraZeneca has put its Astra Tech business up for sale. The business is a leading manufacturer of dental supplies, implants and other medical instruments and devices. The sale of Astra Tech is expected to make two billion dollars, which will come in handy for the Anglo-Swedish company, as the company is facing an uncertain future. […]
Dentist admits fraud charges
A former dentist from Weymouth, Massachusetts has admitted to charges of fraud. Gary Anusavice, 57, has agreed to pay a fine and will never practise as a dentist again after he admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud patients at clinics in Fall River and Weymouth. Anusavice has been ordered to pay $237,500 for […]
