Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Brits Heading Abroad to Save Money on Dental Work
More and more Brits are heading overseas to save money on dental work. Figures suggest that around 100,000 people have decided to go to Eastern Europe for treatment, as costs are sometimes less than half of those quoted in the UK. According to consumer group, Which? costs are considerably lower than the UK, with a […]
Indonesian Dentists Celebrate World Oral Health Day
The Indonesia Dental Association hosted free dental checks, educational sessions and oral health-themed activities, to celebrate World Oral Health Day. Dentists offered free dental check-ups and treatment for adults and children in Surabaya and dental education programmes were also provided at the Dentistry Faculty at Hang Tuah University. The World Oral Health Day campaign is […]
China and Taiwan Universities Form a Partnership
While Taiwan is known to have much better dental facilities than China, the island nation has one major problem. It seems its population is too fond of chewing betel nuts, which are known to be implicated in the development of oral cancer, gum disease and other dental problems. In order to combat this Chung Shan […]
Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health Gets the Go Ahead
The Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health has been granted a $26 million bond, to build and equip a new building on the university campus at Kirksville. The building will cover an area of 61,000 square feet and will be two storeys high. It will also be a joint building for both dental and […]
Father Faces Jail After Neglecting Son’s Dental Health
A father from Pennsylvania has admitted to “procrastinating” when it came to getting his son dental treatment and could now face a jail sentence. Francisco Torres pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless endangerment after his 14 year old son tried to pull his own tooth out using a pair of pliers. The teenage boy […]
Abu Dhabi Dentist Emphasise the Need for Better Oral Healthcare for Children
Dentists in Abu Dhabi have emphasised the need for better oral healthcare for children, after many witnessed an increase in the number of children with oral health diseases. According to dental experts, children make up almost 50% of the patients at dental clinics in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the Internal Dental Conference, Dr Vera Tang, […]
Three Arrested Over Multi-Million Dollar Dental Heist
Three people have been arrested following a raid on a pawnbrokers shop in Boca Raton, Florida. Police raided the Citi Pawn shop on Wednesday and arrested three people on suspicion of selling stolen dental goods. Investigators involved in the case believe the goods could be worth $3 million. The manager of the shop, Igor Roytikh, […]
Australian Dentists Angry Over Fraud Claims
Hundreds of Australian dentists have reacted angrily, to claims that they have defrauded the Medicare system. The government has announced that hundreds of dentists will be investigated, after Medicare discovered that dentists had claimed for work that had not been carried out. The claims relate to the Medicare chronic disease scheme, which allows dentists to […]
Salt Lake City Dentist Blogs to Spread Oral Health Message
A dentist from Salt Lake City is using the Internet to educate people about oral health. Dr David Blanco and his practice team have started blogging to educate patients about oral health and provide answers to frequently asked questions. The blog is updated on a regular basis and is easily accessible via the practice homepage. […]
Brits Looking Abroad for Dental Deals
As a growing number of British people put off dental treatment due to the cost, dental tourism is becoming increasingly popular. Dental tourism involves travelling abroad for treatment and is so popular because prices abroad can be up to 70% lower than prices in the UK and there are often no waiting lists. Research has […]
