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Oregon dentist opens teens-only clinic
An Oregon dentist has opened America’s first dental practice which is aimed at teenagers. Dr Dustin James, who opened Dentistry for Kids in Wilsonville in 2008, is now branching out with a second office called Dentistry for Teens. He said that he decided to open this new office because he wants his young patients to […]
Newcastle dentist gets royal recognition
A dentist from Newcastle has been awarded an MBE for his contribution to NHS dentistry. Forty-eight-year-old Dr Shiv Pabary, who is a local dentist and advisor for Gateshead and South Tyneside Primary Care Trusts, said that he felt “magical” when he found out the he was being royally recognised. Dr Pabary, who is also the […]
250,000 Brits go abroad for dentistry
The cost of dentistry in Britain is forcing more than 250,000 people a year to seek treatment abroad. A survey discovered that around 1.3million Brits went overseas to have their dental woes sorted out between 2004 and 2008. It also revealed that almost 70 per cent of these treatment tourists were younger than 34. Dentale, […]
Dentist helps needy patients due to tunes
A Michigan dentist has decided to help low-income patients after listening to Christmas songs in his car. Dr Timothy Kosinski, of SmileCreator, Bingham Farms, made the decision to offer steep discounts on dental implants to patients who volunteer to take part in his national dental implant training program after he listened to Alvin and the […]
Dentist burglars arrested.
A man and a woman from Anaheim have been arrested in connection with a spate of dental laboratory robberies. Officers arrested 38-year-old Matthew Marchman and Shawna Lerer, 29, both from Costa Mesa, on Sunday 3 January 2010 as they suspect them of stealing precious metals from Dental laboratories. Anaheim police sergeant Rick Martinez said the […]
NHS Warrington varnishes kids ’ teeth
NHS dentists in Warrington are being given varnish and being told to apply it to children’s teeth. The varnish contains fluoride and has been recommended by the NHS to protect local youngster’s teeth from decay. Coating teeth in fluoride varnish can reduce tooth decay by 30 to 40 per cent in many children. Kerry Davis, […]
Tories to allow dentists to fine patients
The Tories have revealed that they would allow dentists to fine patients that consistently missed appointments if they are elected. This new scheme is part of the Conservatives’ wider plan to get people to make extra payments for NHS services despite claiming to be the party of the NHS. Andy Burnham, the government’s health secretary, […]
Magic dentist helps deaf children
A Chicago dentist has decided to use his skill to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing. But don’t worry, Dr Mark Kachube won’t be drilling or filling anybody’s ears he will be using his magical talents instead. The dental-magician is re-establishing a special magic program that has specifically been designed for children […]
ADHA applaud Kellogg Foundation plans
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has declared that it is backing W.K. Kellogg Foundation calls for non-dentist oral health professionals to start providing treatments. The foundation released a report which said that extra training should be provided by the government so that new dental therapists could increase access to dental care for underserved communities. The […]
Three NHS dental clinics open in Pompey
Thousands of dental patients are set to benefit in Portsmouth as three new NHS practices will soon be opening in the city. Operating in the Portsea, Paulsgrove and Hilsea/Copnor areas of the city, the new surgeries are being set up by Best Practice Dental limited after it was awarded a contract by NHS Portsmouth. NHS […]
