Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Americans Need To Brush Up On Oral Health
A survey has revealed that Americans need to brush up on their oral health knowledge. The survey, which was conducted by the American Dental Association, showed that the average American has poor knowledge of oral hygiene, with the average score revealed as a ‘D’. Dr Ada Cooper, a spokeswoman for the ADA, said that the […]
Alliance Dental Care Seek Private Equity To Expand White Dental Chain
At 70 percent, Apollo Hospitals has majority stake in Alliance Dental Group while Trivitron Healthcare holds 30 percent. Jointly, the partners aim to gain private equity funding to expand the White dental chain, previously the Apollo Dental Centre. The White dental chain comprises a network of 14 dental clinics, 5 dental studios and 1 spa. […]
Plastic Surgeon Reconstructs Child’s Lip
11-year old Jacklyn Tucker was attacked by a male cross Jack Russell terrier-and-English bulldog while visiting a friend in Royal Palm Beach, in June this year. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue helicopter rushed Jacklyn to St. Mary’s Medical Centre for emergency treatment. Jacklyn’s injury exposed her teeth and gums as the tissue from her left […]
Nobel Biocare Expands India Dental Implant Market
By partnering up with dental clinicians for improving patient care, Nobel Biocare is helping to expand the Indian Dental Market. Currently the firm is meeting with these clinicians to renew its dedication to India’s dentistry growth. Nobel Biocare is a leader in dental implant solutions, an increasingly preferred treatment for replacing missing teeth in India. […]
Bupa Reveals Dental Expansion Plans
Bupa has revealed plans to build 50 new dental surgeries over the course of the next three years. Bupa, one of the world’s leading private health providers, has announced plans to focus on London and tap into the UK’s growing dental industry, which is currently valued at £2.4 billion. Bupa currently only has eleven surgeries […]
Britney Spears Reveals Dental Chair is Key to X Factor comfort
Britney Spears has revealed that she takes a dental chair with her to the X Factor venues to ensure that can sit comfortably throughout the auditions. Britney, one of the USA’s most famous singers, has recently joined the new-look X Factor panel also alongside teen star Demi Lovato. Miss Spears has revealed that she takes […]
Mobile Dental Unit Set for Calgary
The Alex Community Health Centre has confirmed that a new dental unit will be travelling to Calgary in the next few days. The 12-metre bus, which is fully equipped to provide a range of dental treatments and services, has been specifically designed for children. The bus, which cost $375,000, was funded by donations from the […]
Mereweather Dentist Hits the High Seas to Provide Care for People in Need
Mereweather dentist Georgina Seto has swapped the skies for the high seas to help people in need. Flight Lieutenant Seto, from the Royal Australian Air Force, is currently serving on the US Navy hospital ship, providing much-needed dental care for people living in poor communities. Seto has recently returned from a trip to Siau, a […]
Dentists from Taiwan Complete Prison Mission
Two Taiwanese dentists have visited a prison in Thailand to provide much-needed dental care for Taiwanese prisoners. Huang Chun-feng and Yang Chung-ho visited the Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok to treat Taiwanese prisoners and offer them emotional and spiritual support. This was the fifth mission for the dental duo. During their time at the prison, […]
New Zealand Dental Service Comes Under Fire
A mother from Blenheim, New Zealand has criticised the local dental service, claiming that it is letting children down. Tracey Marshall, who has a son aged seven stated that the service is failing children, as they are behind with routine dental check-ups. Marshall said that her son has only seen a dental therapist once since […]
