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Young Dentists Invited to Attend Dental Careers Day

Young Dentists Invited to Attend Dental Careers Day

Young dentists, people who are interested in changing career and dentists from overseas are invited to attend the 12th annual dental careers day, which will take place on Friday 3rd February. The Career Opportunities is a UK Dentistry event, which is organised by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and the British Dental Association and will […]


5% of LA Dentist Refuse to Treat HIV Patients

5% of LA Dentist Refuse to Treat HIV Patients

A study has revealed that 1 in 20 dentists in Los Angeles refuse to treat patients with HIV or AIDS. The study, which was conducted by the Williams Institute at the University of Los Angeles, California, showed that 5% of those polled refused to provide treatment for patients living with HIV. The survey involved 612 […]


Number of Health Professionals Declines in Israel

Number of Health Professionals Declines in Israel

Figures have confirmed that the number of Israeli health professionals continues to decline in relation to the population in 2010. The number of nurses, physicians, dental technicians, dental assistants, dentists and pharmacists dropped in comparison to population figures, meaning that the ratio of health professionals to patients has increased. Despite the decline in the number […]


Increased Demand for Free Dental Clinics in Australia

Increased Demand for Free Dental Clinics in Australia

Charities and dental clinics have witnessed a huge increase in demand for free dental care over the last few years as a result of the global recession, it has been revealed. The Shire Dental Centre in Miranda is just one of many clinics experiencing a significant increase in demand for free treatment. Patients are referred […]


Harley Street Practice Manager Set for Dental Mission to Tanzania

Harley Street Practice Manager Set for Dental Mission to Tanzania

A Harley Street dental practice manager is set to visit Tanzania, to brush up on her nursing skills and help hundreds of people in need. Louise Scott, manager of Davies and Associates, has been given two weeks off to fly to Tanzania, to help out on a mission organised by dental charity, Bridge2Aid. Louise is […]


Australians Unhappy about the Cost of Dental Care

Australians Unhappy about the Cost of Dental Care

According to a new report Australians are unhappy about the amount of time they have to wait for the dental care and the cost of dental treatment. Patients were also unhappy with waiting lists for GP and specialist medical services. The report, which was compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, revealed that most people […]


Alberta Dentist Hosting Free Clinic

Alberta Dentist Hosting Free Clinic

A dentist from Alberta is hosting a free dental clinic for the second year running. Dr Perica Nonkovic and his team of staff at Access Dental are hosting a free dental day as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign. The event will take place on Saturday and dentists are hoping to treat at […]


Yeovil Dentists Planning Return Trip to Africa

Yeovil Dentists Planning Return Trip to Africa

A group of dentists from Yeovil is planning to return to Africa next year, following the success of a trip in August. Nurses and dentists joined Dr Mark Brickley, principal orthodontist at Resolution Specialist Treatment Centre, in his visit to Zambia in August, which provided people living in poor communities with treatment and oral health […]


Green Party’s Dental Plans Unlikely To Go Ahead

Green Party’s Dental Plans Unlikely To Go Ahead

Australian Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, has hinted that dental plans proposed by the Green Party are unlikely to go ahead. The Green Party has been actively campaigning for the introduction of a universal dental scheme since they agreed to join the coalition government, when Julia Gillard’s party failed to gain a majority vote. However, the […]


Dental Costs Fall in Ireland

Dental Costs Fall in Ireland

A recent survey has revealed that health and dental costs in Ireland have fallen. According to the Avantis Global Health and Dental Price Index, health and dental fees have fallen by an average of between 3 and 10 percent over the course of the last six months in Ireland. In some cases, treatment costs fell […]