Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Lancaster Dentist Dispels Walnut Healing Myth
A dentist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has spoken out to warn people about home remedies for dental problems; Dr Stephen Raffensperger has warned that black walnuts, a popular Amish remedy, have no benefit for oral health. Dr Raffensperger said that there is a belief among Amish communities that black walnuts help to prevent cavities, but in […]
Dental Report Reveals Alarming Situation in Rural New South Wales
A new dental report has revealed an alarming picture in rural areas of New South Wales as rates of decay are high due to poor diet and problems with access to dental services.Dentists have reported seeing children as young as 2 years old with severe dental decay. The report revealed the results of a pilot […]
South African Dentists Slam New Tariffs
The South African Dental Association (SADA) has slammed the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) after it revealed new health tariffs. Spokeswoman for SADA, Maretha Smit, said that HPCSA’s announcement last week had shocked everyone and made it clear that consultations organised between SADA and HPCSA earlier in the year were purely for ‘ticking […]
Surfeit of Dentists Leaves Many Jobless in India
The number of dentists working in India has increased so much that many newly qualified dentists are struggling to find work. According to the World Health Organisation the ideal dentist to patient ratio is 1:7,500, but in some areas, including the state of Maharashtra, the ratio is 1:5,000. This dentist to patient ratio has rendered […]
Sunderland Urged to Support ‘Strip off for Smiles’ Campaign
The people of Sunderland are being encouraged to get behind the ‘Strip off for Smiles’ campaign, which will help poor children living in Morocco. The campaign, which is supported by Sunderland Football Club, is persuading anyone who has an old football kit to donate it to charity. The kits will then be flown to Africa […]
Mobile Dental Scheme to Launch in Northern Mallee Region
Health officials have confirmed that a new mobile dental scheme will launch in the Northern region of Mallee, Western Victoria, Australia. Dr Deborah Cole, from Dental Health Services Victoria, said that service, which will enable dentists to tour around communities in the region, will begin in the near future. Dentists will be offering free dental […]
Philippine Dentists Raise Money for Firearms Handling Program
A group of dentists in the Philippines have raised money for a program, which aims to educate people on how to handle firearms safely. At least 50 dentists joined forces to raise money for the cause by taking part in a shooting competition. The money will be used to train dentists on how to use […]
Dental Surgeon Killed in Megabus Crash
A dental surgeon was recently killed in a devastating crash in Illinois, USA. The 25-year-old, Aditi Avhad was killed when the double-decker Megabus crashed into a bridge support on the 1st August. Aditi Avhad, a student from the University of Missouri in Columbia, had studied at the Nair Hospital and Dental College in Mumbai. She […]
Calgary City Council Confirms Fluoride Savings To Be Spent On Dental Programme
Calgary City Council has confirmed that $750,000 saved by the cessation of the water fluoridation scheme will be spent on a dental programme aimed at children living in poor areas. The funding will be given to the Alex Community Health Centre and Calgary Urban Project Society to provide dental care for impoverished children. The plans […]
People Queue For Lingual Braces At New Delhi Dental School
People have been queuing for lingual braces at the Maulana Azad Dental College and Hospital in New Delhi, it has been revealed. Dr Mahesh Varma, director and principal of the college, said that it is clear that society is becoming increasingly image conscious and lingual braces have become very popular because they provide a solution […]
