Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Unemployed Dentists in India Campaigning for Jobs
A group of unemployed dentists in India has handed over a petition to chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav last week. The jobless dental surgeons claim that they are being forced to take on odd jobs, despite having a high level of expertise and qualifications. Dentists claim that there are thousands of Government jobs available for doctors, […]
California Dental Association Encourages Oral Cancer Screening
The California Dental Association has encouraged California residents to have oral cancer screening tests to try and promote early detection and prevention of the disease. The association has advised residents to support Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is running throughout April, by taking the time to visit their local dental office for the short screening […]
Mercury Fillings could Contaminate Your Fish Supper
Mercury amalgam fillings could contaminate the fish you eat, as well as costing the taxpayer more and harming the environment, a panel of researchers has revealed. The panel, which was made up of health, environmental and consumer groups, published a study, which claims that mercury fillings are not a cost-friendly alternative to tooth-coloured fillings when […]
Alberta Election Candidate Promises Free Dental Care for all Children
The leader of the New Democratic Party, Brian Mason, has pledged free basic dental care for all children in Alberta. Mason was on a campaign visit in Edmonton when he stated that all children in Alberta would receive basic dental care free of charge should his party be elected. The Child Dental Care Plan, which […]
South Africa Dental Association Issues Assurance over Safety of X-rays
The South Africa Dental Association has assured members of the public that dental X-rays are safe, following the publication of an American research study, which suggests that dental X-rays increase the risk of a form of brain tumour called meningioma. The study suggested that patients who had bitewing and Panorex dental X-rays were more likely […]
Warning over Medical and Dental Tourism
More than 50,000 people leave the UK to have medical or dental treatment abroad every year, however, a consultant surgeon has warned that patients must do extensive research in order to avoid pitfalls. In the last five years, the number of patients choosing to have treatment abroad has increased considerably and surgeon, Mike Parker, believes […]
More Services Needed to boost health among Indigenous populations
An evaluation of the Northern Territory’s ‘Closing the Gap Child Oral Health Program’ has found that the scheme is working but more services are required to improve standards of oral health among indigenous populations in the region. The scheme is designed for children who were referred following dental health checks, which were brought in under […]
Shropshire Dental Entrepreneur takes to the Skies to Combine Business and Pleasure
A dental entrepreneur from Shropshire has adopted a novel approach to ensuring the safe delivery of his products. Jason Buglass, owner of Implantium, is combining business and pleasure by flying himself to meetings in a company light aircraft. Buglass founded Implantium, a dental supplies company based in Shrewsbury, in 2008. He is a keen pilot […]
Irish Dental Chain Triumphing Despite Recession
An Irish dental chain, which was set up during the pre-recession boom, is triumphing despite difficult economic times. Emmet O’Neill, founder of Smiles Dental, said that the last few years have been difficult and there have been moments when he feared for the future of the business, however, the chain has expanded and the team […]
British Columbia Dentist offers Free Oral Cancer Screening to Celebrate Dental Health Month
A dentist from British Columbia is offering free oral cancer screening as part of Dental Health Month, which will run throughout April. Dr Shawn Lee is offering free screening tests at his office as a means of raising awareness about oral cancer and giving back to the local community. The screening tests are very quick […]
