Posts Tagged ‘costs’

Dental patients turning to private dentists in Wales amid confusion over costs

Dental patients turning to private dentists in Wales amid confusion over costs

A growing number of dental patients in Wales are turning to private dentists amid confusion over costs, it has been revealed. According to a new study published by Orajel, 60 percent of patients in Wales think that the UK’s dental system is confusing, with many unaware of how much dental treatments cost and which services […]


The Global Costs of Dental Treatment due to Sugary Foods is Over £115 Billion

The Global Costs of Dental Treatment due to Sugary Foods is Over £115 Billion

Researchers at Martin Luther University and the Biotechnology Research and Information Network AG have calculated the cost of the world’s addiction to sugar: $172 billion. This alarming figure includes $23 billion in Germany alone. To get to this statistic the research team at Halle-Wittenberg looked at representative information on the prevalence of caries (tooth decay), […]


Funding Concerns for Northern Ireland Oral Health Initiatives

Funding Concerns for Northern Ireland Oral Health Initiatives

Health bosses in Northern Ireland are struggling to find funding for oral health initiatives after budget cuts were announced after it has been revealed that there is a seven million pound shortfall in the NHS oral health budget this year. The government had announced a number of initiatives to try and improve standards of oral […]


Dental Implants: The True Cost of Travelling

Dental Implants: The True Cost of Travelling

DentalcarePlus, a UK cosmetic dentistry provider, has made the choice to lower the price of its dental implants in opposition to cheaper implants abroad. The firm, which has clinics in Plymouth and Marlow and another soon to open in Bristol, has dropped the costs of its implants to compete with foreign implant prices. For years […]


Australians avoiding the Dentist due to Cost

Australians avoiding the Dentist due to Cost

A recent report has revealed that a growing number of Australians are avoiding going to the dentist because they cannot afford dental treatment. The report, which is due to be released today, has been compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. According to the figures, one third of Australians avoided going to the […]