Posts Tagged ‘dental costs’

Hundreds queue for free dental clinic in Florida

Hundreds queue for free dental clinic in Florida

Hundreds of people lined up to try and get an appointment at a free dental clinic in New Port Richey in Florida. The clinic was held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart programme, which runs free dental clinics across the United States. The clinics are aimed to help people who would otherwise struggle […]


Labor announces funding boost for dental care in New South Wales

Labor announces funding boost for dental care in New South Wales

The Australian Labor party has announced that it will invest large sums of money into dental care in New South Wales if the party is re-elected in the state election in March. New South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally, revealed that her government would invest more than 12 million dollars into dental services in the area. […]


New dental training programme set to launch in Jamaica

New dental training programme set to launch in Jamaica

The University of Technology (UTech) and Canadian dental firm, Marmicon Smiles Solution, have announced a new dental programme, which will provide clinical training for 180 dental students, hygienists and dental assistants. The new clinical attachment programme will be launched in the next two years and will allow students already on dental programmes at the School […]


Volunteers needed for dental event for the homeless

Volunteers needed for dental event for the homeless

Organisers of an annual event to help homeless people are trying to recruit around 250 volunteers to help out on March 3rd. The annual health event, which is held in Bellingham, offers homeless people a range of medical and dental treatments and services, including dental examinations and treatments, medical examinations, vision examinations, women’s health services. […]


Dentists across America host free dental events for children

Dentists across America host free dental events for children

Hundreds of dentists across America are planning free dental events to celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national event, which is held in February and October. Every year dentists, dental assistants and hygienists join forces to offer free dental treatment to children in their local areas. The national […]


Dental patients fear fees more than the drill

Dental patients fear fees more than the drill

Many people worry about going to the dentist because they are scared of the dreaded dentist’s drill but recent research has revealed that the cost of treatment is keeping more patients away that a fear of the dentist’s chair. The research, which was conducted by Tesco Dental Insurance, found that more than a third of […]


BDA claims that dentists should not pay for CQC registration

BDA claims that dentists should not pay for CQC registration

The British Dental Association has argued that dentists should not have to pay for CQC (Care Quality Commission) registration. The BDA has stressed that many dental practices are already under financial pressure and the registration fee will add to this. The organisation also proposed that the fee would prevent dentists from investing money in new […]


Charges for dental X-rays could be introduced in Guernsey

Charges for dental X-rays could be introduced in Guernsey

Patients who are referred to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey for a dental X-ray may have to start paying for their treatment, it has been announced. The Health and Social Services Department has appealed to the States to change a law, which restricts the power of the department and prohibits them from changing fees. […]


Canadian and American dental patients flocking to Mexico

Canadian and American dental patients flocking to Mexico

Canadian and American dental patients are heading to Mexico in their droves to avoid high dental costs in their own countries. In recent years, the number of dental patients heading abroad for treatment has increased significantly, as people look to save money on dental care. In some cases, treatment can be half the price in […]


Allcare Dental set for agreement in Indiana

Allcare Dental set for agreement in Indiana

Representatives from Allcare Dental and Dentures have released a statement claiming that they have reached an agreement with Transitions Dental Company, which will benefit all patients in the state of Indiana. The press release states that Allcare Dental has signed a Chart Transfer Agreement with Transitions Dental Company; this means that all patient charts and […]