Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Dental Taskforce Launched in New South Wales
A dental health taskforce has been launched in New South Wales to identify problem area and find solutions to improve standards of oral healthcare in underserved regions. According to Monaro John Barilaro, standards of care are much lower in areas outside of Sydney and more needs to be done to improve access to good dental […]
Free Dental Clinic to be Held in Florence, South Carolina
A free dental event will be held in Florence, South Carolina on Friday and Saturday. The dental event will be run by the South Carolina Dental Association and dentists from all over the state are preparing to offer their time and skills. During the two-day event, organisers are hoping to treat around 2,000 people and […]
Isle of Man MLC Criticises New Oral Health Strategy
A Member of the Legislative Council has criticised the new oral health strategy, branding it “very lacklustre.” Alex Downie said that the new five year oral health plan, which was unveiled recently, was more of the same, which would leave the Isle of Man lagging behind other countries in terms of standards of oral health. […]
Spain could be an Attractive Option for Dental Students
As competition for dental places at British universities hots up, many candidates are choosing to apply to foreign universities and Spain has emerged as a popular option. Competition for places in the UK is extremely fierce, with many universities experiencing growing numbers of applications year on year. As some students fear that they will be […]
Anger Amongst Parents as School Dental Clinics Close
Parents in South Australia have reacted angrily to the news that school dental clinics will close next year. Parents say that the closure of school clinics will mean that they have to drive long distances for their children to receive preventative and routine dental treatment and many are worried that children will suffer. The SA […]
64% of Students in Abu Dhabi have Tooth Decay
A recent survey has revealed that 64 percent of students in Abu Dhabi suffer from dental decay. The Ambulatory Healthcare Service tested students in grades 1,5 and 9 in public schools in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. In addition to oral health tests, students also underwent vision and hearing tests […]
Ministers to Tackle the Problem of Poor Oral Health in Wales
A group of cross party Welsh ministers will join together to tackle the problem of poor oral health in Wales. The children and young people committee will evaluate the efficacy of oral health programmes and determine how much further investment in needed in oral health services across the country. The announcement comes in light of […]
Dental tourism blooming
Dental tourism is more popular than ever and a growing number of people are using specialist dental tourism companies to arrange their treatment package. Dental tourism is popular largely due to the difference in prices between different countries; people living in countries, such as America, the UK and Australia are often faced with large dental […]
Survey Reveals Singaporeans Have Good Oral Health Habits
A survey has revealed that Singaporeans have good oral health habits. A poll of 400 people revealed that eight out of ten people brush their teeth twice a day and 70 percent of people visit their dentist for a check-up every twelve months. The survey, which was conducted by The Nielsen Company, was commissioned by […]
Subsidies for Dental Care May Make No Difference
The President of the New Zealand Dental Association has suggested that subsidised dental care will not make a difference to standards of oral health in New Zealand. John Bell said, that statistics from countries where dental care is subsidised suggest that there may not be a significant difference in standards of oral health if subsidised […]
