Archive for the ‘Dentistry abroad’ Category
Mission of Mercy Clinic to be held in Grand Island
Organisers of the Nebraska Mission of Mercy clinic have announced that a free dental clinic will be held in Grand Island on the 3rd and 4th June. The Mission of Mercy clinic was held in the area in 2006 and the clinic is set to return in June; organisers are hoping to treat more than […]
Celebrities join forces for Charity Event
A number of celebrities joined forces for the Los Angeles Mission on Good Friday. Thousands of people gathered on the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Friday for the annual event, which is designed to help the homeless people of Skid Row. During the day, celebrities joined volunteers to provide people with a cooked meal, […]
Dental Council launches New Information Leaflets
The Dental Council of Ireland has launched new information leaflets for dental patients. The guidance brochure has been launched to help dental patients choose a dentist and contains information about dentists in Ireland and visiting other countries for dental treatment. This is the first time that the council has produced information, which is primarily targeted […]
Nearly half of Australians missing out on regular Dental Check-ups
A report has revealed that almost half of Australians are missing out on regular dental check-ups. The report, which was compiled by John Spencer, a professor of social and preventative dentistry at the University of Adelaide, showed that around 40 percent of the Australian population do not attend regular dental check-ups. The report also revealed […]
Dental Health Team swap Liverpool for Tanzania
A dental health team from NHS Liverpool have swapped Liverpool for Tanzania to help train clinical dental officers in the country. Rizwana Haq, a dental officer and Liz Puzzar, a dental health promotion officer, visited Tanzania for two weeks to help train clinical dental officers to extract teeth. During their trip, they helped to extract […]
3D Diagnostic Imaginign seals deal with Indian Distributor
Dundee-base dental firm 3D Diagnostic Imaging has sealed a lucrative deal with an Indian distribution company. The company’s best selling product, CarieScan, will now be marketed by Mumbai firm, Analytical and Medical Technologies (AMT). The deal comes just a week after the company agreed a deal with Wisdom International Medical Science and Technology to sell […]
Oral Health a concern in Jamaica
Health ministers are concerned about standards of oral health in Jamaica, as more and more people put off going to the dentist because they cannot afford the cost of treatment. Dr Irving McKenzie, dental director at the Ministry of Health, said that the cost of dentistry was extremely high because people are not visiting their […]
AstraZeneca Dental Unit sale begins
The auction for AstraZeneca’s dental unit is underway. AstraZeneca, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, is selling Astra Tech, the dental division, which is based in Sweden and also manufactures medical instruments, including catheters and breathing apparatus; the firm will now concentrate on the core medical division. AstraZeneca has received bids from private equity […]
Free oral cancer screenings in Santa Clarita
A dental practice is offering free oral cancer screenings for patients throughout April to celebrate national Oral Cancer Awareness Month. A Unique Dental Experience on Lyons Avenue will offer screenings to raise awareness of oral cancer and encourage people to have a test; in many cases, people are unaware of the symptoms and signs of […]
Labor party set to go back on promise for dental scheme
The Australian Labor party is set to go back on a promise made to the Green party to introduce a universal dental scheme, it has been announced. Health Minister, Nicola Roxon has now ruled out a dental subsidy scheme, claiming that there is not enough money available to support a new dental programme. The establishment […]
