Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Dublin Based Dental Practice Comes To The UK
Smiles Dental, the chain of dental clinics based in Dublin have decided to open branches in the Uk as they have purchased the debt of the dental group, James Hull Associations who had over seventy practices in the UK. When they finally own the group in a couple of weeks , Smiles Dental will then […]
Veterinary Surgeon Treats The Teeth Of Endangered Wild Animals
A vet from Sudbury, who is used to treating the teeth of household pets has gone abroad to help treat endangered animals with pain and dental issues. Gerhard Putter, the owner of Mulberry Court Veterinary Surgery, has just come back from spending 2 weeks in Java treating slow lorises, working with the charity organisation International […]
Spotlight On Remote Area Medical’s Super-Clinic
Last week, thousands of people waited patiently in line; some had turned up hours earlier and camped overnight in order to see a doctor or dentist, but this image did not come from a rural community in a developing country; it came from Wise County in West Virginia, USA. Most people assume that America, as […]
American Dental Center Reaching Out To Children in Need in Oman
The American Dental Center is reaching out to children in need in Oman to provide much-needed dental care. The centre opened its doors to children from the Child Care Centre in Seeb throughout April and May and dentists are hoping to continue the good work with the help of funding from local businesses and individuals […]
Leading Dentist Warns New Zealanders Against Dental Tourism
One of New Zealand’s leading dentists has warned the public against cheap dental treatment abroad. Dr Andrea Shepperson said that people are risking their oral health and general health by travelling to countries like Thailand for dental treatment. Dr Shepperson said that people are being lured in by low prices, but warned that in most […]
Outback Mayor Calls For Better Access To Dental Care
The mayor of an outback town in Queensland has called for better access to dental care. Mayor John Ferguson, from Bulloo, said that residents are suffering because access to services is so poor. Mayor Ferguson said that a dentist has not visited the town of Thargomindah for at least ten months, with residents suffering the […]
Campbell County Dentist Announces Free Dental Day
Campbell County dentist, Daniel J Sheridan, has announced that a free dental day will take place on Friday the 17th August. The event will take place in conjunction with Dentistry From The Heart, a non-profit organisation, which encourages dentists to give up their time and expertise to help people in need. The team at Daniel […]
Illinois Dental Clinics Braced For Changes Following Medicaid Cuts
Dental clinics across the state of Illinois are braced for change as they prepare for Medicaid cuts to come into force. Clinics, including Tazewell County Health Department’s dental clinic, are gearing up for major changes to the way they work after authorities announced significant cuts in the Medicaid system. From August, the clinic will only […]
Sage Stallone’s Mother Suggests Painkiller Overdose Following Dental Surgery
Sage Stallone’s mother has suggested that her son’s death may have been caused by an overdose of painkillers following dental surgery. Sasha Czak said that her son had recently undergone extensive dental work and suggested that he may have died as a result of taking too many painkillers; she added that she had begged him […]
Interpol To Investigate Human Body Part Dental Implant Trade
Interpol, the international police force, has pledged to investigate the human body part trade following accusations made against a US firm concerning the manufacture of dental implants. Ron Noble, head of Interpol, vowed to launch the investigation while speaking at a Google Ideas meeting in Los Angeles, California. The news comes in light of concerns […]
