Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Pinellas Park Council Votes to Add Fluoride to Community Water System
The Pinellas Park City Council has voted in favour of adding fluoride to community water supplies. After hearing both sides of the argument, the council voted unanimously in favour of bringing fluoridated water back to the local area on January 24th. The council will apply for funding from the state to cover the cost of […]
Summit County Dentist Flying High
A dentist from Summit County is celebrating, after his skydiving team finished in second place at the Mountain State Indoor Skydive Competition in Denver last weekend. Bob Meister is a dentist by day but he has a passion for skydiving and has been competing for a number of years. His team finished second to the […]
Chimps at Wellington Zoo Undergo Dental Treatment
Two of Wellington Zoo’s most popular residents have undergone dental treatment. Samantha the chimp and her baby daughter, Malika, were treated by vets at the zoo earlier this week. Samantha, a 28 year old chimpanzee, had four teeth removed under general anaesthetic. Her keeper, Kate Baker, said that Samantha was suffering from decay and needed […]
Philippine Dentist Issue Warning Over Oral Sex
Dentists in the Philippines have warned members of the public that oral sex could increase the risk of oral cancer more than drinking and smoking. Doctors and dentists spoke at a joint conference held by the Philippine Dental Association and the Philippine Medical Association to highlight the role the human papilloma virus plays in oral […]
Grand Prairie Dentist Completes Dream Practice
A dentist from Grande Prairie, Alberta has realised a dream and opened a brand new dental centre. Dr Nikhilesh Roy has successfully opened his own dental centre on 100 Street. The Roy and Kali Professional Centre boasts five operating rooms, a surgical room, a waiting room, sterilisation suites and even a gym for the employees. […]
Chiswick Dentist Appeals for Support for Sierra Leone Trip
A Chiswick dentist is appealing for help and support from patients and local people in preparation for her trip to Sierra Leone in March. Raffaella Gabassi, from the White Dental and Cosmetic Rooms on Chiswick High Road, has asked local people to donate any unwanted clothes and toys to give to people living in some […]
Cancer Risk Increased by a Shortage of Dentists in South Africa
People in South Africa are facing an increased risk of developing mouth or throat cancer as a result of a shortage of dentists, it has been revealed. The South African Dental Association claims that there are fewer than 3,500 dentists currently practising in the country and this means that it is difficult for people to […]
Lack of Dental Insurance Contributes to Rise in ER Admissions in America
A lack of dental insurance is contributing to an increase in the number of ER admissions in America, it has been revealed. A growing number of people who do not have dental insurance are visiting their local emergency department with dental problems, increasing pressure on local medical services. Over the last few years, many people […]
New Mobile Unit to Serve Rural Areas in Malaysia
A new mobile unit will soon be launched to severe rural areas in Malaysia. The Health Ministry has confirmed that a new 1Malaysia dental unit will soon hit the roads to provide dental care for people living in remote communities. Health Director General, Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman, confirmed that the project will be launched in […]
Fort Wayne Dentist Making a Difference in Honduras
A dentist from Fort Wayne is making a difference to people in need, after setting up a non-profit organisation in Honduras. Dr Thomas Blake first visited Honduras in 2000 and decided to set up a charity to help provide dental care for those living in poor communities. Sonrisas Siempre was established in 2009 after many […]
