Posts Tagged ‘rural areas’
Concerns raised over access to NHS dental care in Scotland
Representatives from the Oral Health Foundation have raised concerns over access to NHS dental care in Scotland. Recent research suggests that more than 215,000 people are facing a 40-mile round trip to see an NHS dentist. Studies undertaken by the Oral Health Foundation show that almost a quarter of people live more than ten miles […]
North Dakotans postponing dental treatment
A large proportion of North Dakotans are postponing dental appointments and putting off dental treatment as a result of costs, it has been revealed. Rachel Gustafson, a dental hygienist from Valley Community Health Centers, said that the situation was worrying and urged people to attend regular check-ups. The centres offer a sliding scale fee system, […]
Rates of decay worryingly high in Bangladesh
A recent study has confirmed that rates of tooth decay are alarmingly high in some areas of Bangladesh. The study found that decay was prevalent amongst children who lived in rural areas of the country and were aged between 8 and 15. The study found that 68.16 percent of children living in rural Sitakunda had […]
Maine residents set to vote on dental bond
Residents in Maine are preparing to vote on a 5 million dollar bond to improve dental care services in the state. The bond would be used to improve access to affordable services, create more dental clinics and build a dental school in Maine. Currently, there is a shortage of dentists, especially in the north of […]
