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New Funding Will Reduce Dental Waiting Lists In Victoria’s Northern Suburbs

New Funding Will Reduce Dental Waiting Lists In Victoria’s Northern Suburbs

Health officials have announced that new funding will be made available to reduce waiting times for dental care in the Northern suburbs of Victoria. Doreen Power, chief executive of Plenty Valley Community Health, said that there was currently a wait of 28 months for general dental treatment, but officials are hoping to reduce this to […]


Dental Tourism Booming, As UK Residents Flee High Fees

Dental Tourism Booming, As UK Residents Flee High Fees

Dental tourism is booming according to recent statistics, as more and more Brits head abroad to escape high dental fees. In the past, wealthy tourists from developing countries travelled to the USA and the UK for dental and medical treatment. However, a growing number of people from the UK are travelling abroad to save money […]


Pew Says There Are Too Few Dentists in Southern US

Pew Says There Are Too Few Dentists in Southern US

Following the results of the Pew report, southern US states are suffering from a lack of dentists. Around 20.6% of South Carolina’s population are without a dentist but this isn’t even the worst case. Unfortunately Mississippi ranked number one with over 36% of its population without a dentist with Louisiana and Alabama tying second at […]


More People to Be Granted Dental Care in County Clinton

More People to Be Granted Dental Care in County Clinton

Clinton County dentists work in a community classified as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). The Clinton County Community Dental Clinic has provided around 3000 treatments to a number of uninsured patients since 2009 but simply cannot afford to do this anymore. Fortunately, a recent $7,500 grant from the Blue Ribbon Foundation of Northern Pennsylvania […]


Dental Clinic Closed In Saudi Arabia Due To ‘Irregularities’

Dental Clinic Closed In Saudi Arabia Due To ‘Irregularities’

A dental clinic located in Turaif had its licence cancelled yesterday by the Ministry of Health due to a number of irregular occurrences there. A health official working for the Arabian Ministry of Health, stated that 9 other practices had been closed down in the area since November. The official went on to say that […]


Cosmetic Dentistry Booming In India

Cosmetic Dentistry Booming In India

Cosmetic dentistry is booming in India, with dentists all over the country reporting significant increases in the number of patients visiting them with the aim of improving the aesthetic of their smile. Ekta Chadha, from the Smile Studio, said that there has been a “substantial growth in the number of people seeking better dental health […]


Australian Patients Facing A Lengthy Wait For Dental Treatment After Closure Of CDDS Scheme

Australian Patients Facing A Lengthy Wait For Dental Treatment After Closure Of CDDS Scheme

Patients in Australia are facing lengthy waiting times for dental treatment following the closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. According to a parliamentary inquiry, some patients are facing waits of up to five years for treatment after the CDDS was shut down. The inquiry also revealed that a young disabled patient who was previously […]


Gisborne Council Stands Firm On Water Fluoridation

Gisborne Council Stands Firm On Water Fluoridation

Councillors from Gisborne District Council have confirmed that there are no plans to cease water fluoridation in the area. This was following a vote by Hamilton councillors to stop the fluoridation of drinking water. Councillors from Gisborne District Council said that water fluoridation in Gisborne will continue in line with recommendations from the New Zealand […]


Health Ministers To Launch New Dental Campaign In Tel Aviv

Health Ministers To Launch New Dental Campaign In Tel Aviv

Health ministers are preparing to launch a new dental campaign to encourage people to take better care of their teeth and gums. Ministers, Yair Amikam and Dr Shlomo Zusman, will launch the campaign at the Beit Sokolov journalist’s centre in Tel Aviv this weekend. The campaign is backed by the health ministry and sponsored by […]


Free Dental Clinic Draws Crowds In Hawaii

Free Dental Clinic Draws Crowds In Hawaii

A free dental clinic attracted large crowds in Maui,Hawaii. More than 500 lined up to receive free dental and health care at the first day of the free health event, which was held at the army’s Tropic Care Maui County Clinic. The clinic was open to all, including those without dental insurance and all treatments […]