Posts Tagged ‘routine dental care’
Winchester dental nurse completes gruelling triathlon to raise funds for charity trip to Tanzania
A dental nurse from Winchester has completed a gruelling triathlon to raise money to fund a charity trip to Tanzania. Victoria Jones, from Bupa Dental, tackled the course, which comprised a 1-mile swim, an 11-mile cycle and a 7-mile run, dressed as a giant tube of toothpaste. The ambitious nurse will use the money she […]
Leading North East dentist encourages patients not to use mouthwash as a replacement for dental checks
A leading dentist from the North East has encouraged patients not to use mouthwash as a substitute for going to the dentist. Dr Richard Coates, from Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry, is worried that too many people think that using toothpaste and mouthwash is sufficient to keep dental issues at bay. Dr Coates suggested that clever advertising […]
Enfield residents angry over plans for dental surgery closure
Residents in the village of Enfield are angry after NHS bosses revealed plans to close the local dental surgery without providing alternative arrangements. The Enfield Island Dental Access Centre will close next Monday after bosses decided that the building was not in suitable repair. Residents are angry that they were not consulted about the closure […]
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. […]
Action Cancer launches campaign for Mouth Cancer Awareness Week
Action Cancer has launched a campaign to support national Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. Mouth Cancer Awareness Week is a national campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation in a bid to inform people about the signs and symptoms to look out for and encourage people to attend regular dental check-ups. Mouth […]
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. […]
Poor children to benefit from free dental care
Poor children in parts of New Zealand will be given free preventative dental care, it has been announced. John Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands MPP, announced that a programme would be introduced to ensure children from poor families are entitled to free preventative dental treatments. Mr Gerretsen said he was aware that many families struggle […]
Dentists offering free screening as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A team of dental experts are visiting South Tyneside to provide patients with free screening for oral cancer. The initiative is part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation to try and raise awareness about oral cancer and encourage people to keep an eye […]
Routine dental check-ups could save lives
Most people view their routine check-up as an annual half hour appointment, but research is consistently suggesting that dental check-ups are extremely important for good general health. A routine dental check-up promotes good oral health, by allowing dentists to keep an eye on existing or developing conditions and enabling them to identify early warning signs […]
BDTA promotes Change 4 Life campaign at dental showcase
The British Dental Trade Association set up an exhibit to support the Department of Health’s Change 4 Life campaign at Showcase 2010. The Change 4 Life campaign was launched to try and encourage members of the public to adapt a healthy lifestyle and combine healthy eating with exercise; the programme is trying to raise awareness […]
