Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Guernsey Dentists Criticise New Charges
Dentists in Guernsey have criticised new proposals from the Health and Social Services Department. The new plans include charging dentists to use the hospital to treat patients, which will increase the cost of dental treatment for patients. Health ministers are currently consulting on whether to charge patients for the use of the day case unit […]
Plans to Expand Flying Doctor Service in New South Wales
The executive director of the south east section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, has announced plans to expand the service in the west of New South Wales. Clyde Thomson met with the Minister for Western New South Wales, Kevin Humphries last week to discuss possibilities to expand the service. According to Mr Thomson, Mr […]
NHS Chiefs offer Assurance for Shetland Dental Patients
Health chiefs from NHS Shetland have offered dental patients assurances for the future, after their local dentist announced his retirement. Alan Owen will retire in September and locals were worried that they would be left without a dentist, however, NHS Shetland has assured locals that steps are being taken to find a solution and discussions […]
Survey shows Scots have the Worst Oral Hygiene
A survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that people in Scotland have the worst oral hygiene habits in the UK. According to the survey, one in five Scots do not brush their teeth in the morning, with 20 percent of participants in Scotland also admitting to going without brushing their teeth […]
University Staff and Dental Students heading for Free Dental Clinic in Kentucky
Staff and students from the University of Louisville are preparing to travel to eastern Kentucky next weekend to help out at a free dental clinic. More than 120 members of staff, students and alumni will make the trip to assist at the Remote Area Medical clinic. Remote Area Medical is a non-profit organisation, which provides […]
Delta Dental Donates Thousands to Dental Programme
Delta Dental of Wisconsin has donated $241,000 to a children’s dental health programme. The Seal-a-Smile programme is a partnership between public health services and private companies, which provides grants for schools to offer sealant programmes for children. Delta Dental has supported the programme for some time and this has allowed the scheme to expand, with […]
Advanced Dental Care Dentists to Host Free Dental Clinic
Dentists from the Advanced Care Dental group are preparing to host an annual Dentistry from the Heart clinic. On June 17th patients over the age of 18 will be invited to attend the free Springfield clinic, where volunteer dentists will provide a range of dental treatments, including cleaning treatments, fillings and extractions. Patients will be […]
Costa Rica becoming a Popular Destination for Dental Tourism
Costa Rica has become an increasingly popular destination for medical and dental tourists. Costa Rica has started to attract dental and medical patients from all over the world thanks to low prices and the lure of a relaxing break. The cost of treatment is considerably lower than most other countries, including the USA, the UK, […]
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic set for Grand Island
A Mission of Mercy dental clinic will take place this Friday and Saturday at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Doors will open at 5am for registration and the clinic will operate between 5:30 am and 5 pm, with appointments allocated on a first come, first served basis and organisers are encouraging people to get there […]
New Dental Clinic opens in Blenheim, New Zealand
A new dental clinic has opened next to Marlborough Girls’ School in Blenheim, The Marlborough Oral Health Clinic opened its doors yesterday and the main aim of the clinic is to improve dental care for primary and pre-school children. A sign saying, ‘Healthy smile, healthy child’ has been displayed on the clinic and staff are […]
