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Dentists host bowling themed fundraiser
A Kansas City-based dental scheme is holding a bowling themed fundraiser to help children. Children’s Mercy Dental Services provide treatment to disadvantaged youngsters that aren’t insured and can’t afford private care. It is hosting Bowl for Mercy 2009 on Saturday 21 November 2009 to raise money to help these children. According to the American Dental […]
Hispanic Dental Association appoints new executive director
A New Jersey dentist has been appointed as the executive director of the Hispanic Dental Association. Dr C Yolanda Bonta, from Somerset, is one of the founding members of the association (HDA) and was selected because of her leadership skills and her drive to innovate excellence in dentistry. During a 17-year career with Colgate-Palmolive, Dr […]
Dental school gets $700k grant
The School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester has been given a $700,000 grant. The uni (UR) was awarded the grant by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to fund the translation of research discoveries into treatments. The funding is part of the HHMI’s Med Into Grad Initiative, which aims to encourage […]
Indian dentists appeal against import duty on equipment
Indian dentists are calling on their government to slash the import duty on dental equipment. Dr Anil Kohli, president of the Indian National Dental Council, called on the government to reduce the tax and said that the high cost of equipment and imports is driving up the cost of treatments. The Federation of Operative Dentistry […]
Georgia dentist is giving away free treatment
A Georgia-based dental clinic is offering communities a day of free dentistry this weekend. On Saturday 21 November 2009 Jones Bridge Dental Care will be giving away free fillings, extractions, and cleanings as part of community orientated scheme. The Dentistry From The Heart program has now been running for eight years and has helped more […]
Dental practice taken over
A scarborough dental practice has been taken over by a new family. Yorkshire couple Dr John and Joanne Taylor have taken the reigns at York Place Dental Practice and have some ambitious plans. The pair have spent the last five years working at separate clinics in Pickering but have now decided to join their dental […]
Dentist get $100k community grants
An Iowa dentist has received a $100,000 grant to help local communities. Dr Arron McWilliams has been awarded a $100,000 from Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND) scheme, which aims to recruit dentists to serve local communities lacking in dental provision. The money will be spent on clearing Dr McWilliams’s debt from education. Donn Hutchins, […]
BDA calls for decontamination guidance review
The British Dental Association has again asked for a review of research used to compile a document on dental decontamination. The association (BDA) has asked that the research base of the HTM 01-05 document, which offers guidance on decontamination in dental clinics, be re-examined. For the second time since 2007, it has written to the […]
Dentist donates equipment to Cuba
An Ohio dentist is sending medical supplies and equipment to Cuba. Jim Walsh, president of Franklin-based Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, agreed to donate the supplies after meeting with representatives of Caring Partners International (CPI) on Tuesday 17 November 2009. CPI sends donated medical equipment to third word countries to help improve health […]
Have-a-go hero bitten by happyslappers
A good Samaritan was bitten when he tried to help a happyslapping victim. A 15-year-old girl, who was being filmed by friends, savagely bit Fabio Da Silva’s arm when he tried to stop her attacking an elderly man. Mr Da Silva, who is 23 and originally Portugal, was also racially abused by the out-of-control teen, […]
