Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Children on the Isle of Man to get a Lesson in Oral Hygiene
Children on the Isle of Man will be given lessons on oral hygiene as part of National Smile Month. The national campaign will run from May 15th to June 15th and a number of events and activities will be held to encourage children to take an interest in oral health. The campaign is being run […]
Japanese companies launch innovative new Toothbrushes
Two innovative new toothbrushes have been launched by Japanese companies in recent weeks. One of the toothbrushes claims to eliminate the need for toothpaste; the solar powered toothbrush uses electricity to break down plaque and leave the teeth looking glossy and feeling smooth. The toothbrush a titanium dioxide rod beneath the nylon brush bristles; when […]
Dental Care not a priority on Budget Day in Australia
Despite persistent calls for greater focus on dental care in Australia, the government will not make dental services a priority, it has been revealed. The Labor government is set to delay an announcement on dental care and will instead make mental health services a priority. Health minister Nicola Roxon admitted that mental health care has […]
Hungarian Government approves Dental Tourism Funding
The Hungarian government has approved funding for dental tourism, it has been announced. The dental tourism trade is booming and Hungarian dentists are attracting clients from all over the world; prices are considerably lower in Hungary than most other European countries and the country has an excellent reputation for patient care and customer service. In […]
Locals hope New Dental Clinic will cut Waiting Times
Locals in the Bunbury area of Western Australia are hoping that a new dental clinic will help to cut waiting times. A new dental clinic is currently under construction in Bunbury and local people are hoping that it will make dental care more accessible; currently waiting times in the area are around 21 months and […]
NHS Fife defends missed Dental Targets
Representatives from NHS Fife have defended the trust after a report showed that dental targets for children had been missed. The report, which was published on Tuesday, showed that targets for tooth decay had been missed; the health board’s target was 60% of primary one children without tooth decay but the figures showed that the […]
Wirral Dental Team preparing for African Mission
A dentist and a dental nurse are preparing to go to Uganda this summer on a dental mission. Dentist Paul Sherrard and dental nurse Laura Hill will travel to Uganda in July to help families who have no access to regular dental care; many of the people they visit will never have had dental treatment […]
Justin Bieber launches new range of Singing Toothbrushes
Teenage singing sensation Justin Bieber has launched a new range of toothbrushes. The American star has embarked on an unexpected business venture, far removed from his day job and launched two singing toothbrushes. Each brush plays two hit songs; one has Baby and U Smile, while the other plays Somebody to Love and Love Me. […]
Rural Dentist in Australia call for Finanical Support from the Budget
Dentists from rural practices in Australia are calling for greater financial support from the government; the calls come a month before the Federal Budget is due to be announced. Dentists are urging the government to spend more money on oral health programmes across the country, with greater support for rural practices a priority. A report […]
Young People suffering from Poor Oral Health in New Zealand
A survey has revealed that standards of oral health amongst young people in New Zealand are very low, despite oral healthcare being available to children free of charge. A study of Christchurch pupils showed that a third of students at Linwood College, who underwent examinations as part of the Lane Project, needed dental treatment. Project […]
