Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Demand for Cosmetic Dentistry Growing in Australia
Dentists in Australia have experienced a significant increase in the demand for cosmetic dental treatments. Some surgeries have reported an increased in demand of around 60 percent, with middle-aged women the most likely candidates for treatment. Dentists are attributing the boom in cosmetic treatments to the growing popularity of makeover shows such as The Swan […]
School Groups Worried Over the Future of Dental Clinics
School groups in Western Australia are worried about the future of school dental clinics, after concerns were raised over staffing levels. Representatives from the WA Council of State School Organisations said that they had been warned that many clinics are struggling as a result of not being able to attract staff. This problem has arose […]
Dental Visits Cut Heart Attacks Risk by a Quarter
A study has revealed that regular trips to the dentist could cut the risk of heart attacks by a quarter. The study, which was conducted by researchers in Taiwan, revealed that regular cleaning treatments reduced the risk of heart attacks by 24 percent and the risk of strokes by 13 percent. The findings of the […]
Oral Health Programme Covers 10 Million School Children in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Health Minister revealed that the oral health programme is functioning well, with 10 million school children receiving dental care across the country. Nguyen Thi Kim Tien was speaking at the 6th Asian Conference for Oral Health Promotion for School Children in Hanoi. She said that the oral health programme had been implemented in […]
Dental Duo Make a Difference in Morocco
A husband and wife team from Stafford have helped people in need, on a Moroccan mercy mission. Richard Howarth and his wife Jeni travelled to Morocco at the end of September to help people in a remote fishing village near the Rif Mountains. Richard and Helen joined up with a team of volunteers to work […]
New Zealand Dentists Back Labour Fluoridation Plans
A group of dentists have backed plans for fluoridation released by the Labour Party in New Zealand. The Labour Party released a statement earlier this week, saying that ministers would order an independent inquiry into fluoridation in the country if the party was elected in the next election. The inquiry would serve as a stepping-stone […]
Yorkshire Dental Firm Secures Funding for Expansion
A Yorkshire dental implant manufacturer has secured funding to support global expansion plans. Neoss, a Harrogate-based firm, has secured £1 million to fund expansion plans. Funding has been approved by NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland Invoice Finance, after providing evidence of increasing sales in Europe, the USA and the UK. Neoss was established 11 […]
Green Party Crank up the Pressure with Dental Plan
The Australian Green Party has cranked up pressure on the coalition government, by revealing a new dental plan. The party has been campaigning for better access to dental services since they agreed to join the coalition, after Julia Gillard’s party failed to gain a majority vote. However, the government has failed to deliver the promised […]
Free Dental Clinic has Provided Over a Million Dollars Worth of Treatment
A free dental clinic has offered over one million dollars worth of free dental treatment, it has been revealed. The Kelowna Gospel Mission Community’s free clinic has been up and running on a full-time basis since 2009. The clinic depends on volunteers offering their time and expertise and works in partnership with the University of […]
Dental Problems an Epidemic in Abu Dhabi
Dentists in Abu Dhabi are treating children as young as 12 months old for decay, prompting a growing fear that some children may lose their permanent teeth during childhood. Dr Asmat Lone, a dentist working in the capital city, said that dentists are very worried about the state of oral health among children and added […]
