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Manchester youngster have terrible teeth
A new survey has revealed that on average five-year-olds in Manchester have at least five missing or decayed teeth. The report from the North West Public Health Observatory (NWPHO) also found that more than half of youngsters in the city have had problems with at least one tooth before they begin primary school. This means […]
Kids in South Gloucestershire have UK′s brightest smiles
It has been revealed that kids from South Gloucester have some of the healthiest teeth in the country. Thornbury News reports that an NHS survey studied dental decay in five-year-olds all over the country and South Gloucester’s kids’ smiles were the brightest. The report revealed 69 per cent of the children were free of obvious […]
White wine is far worse for teeth than red wine
New research is suggesting that white wine can actually cause more damage to your teeth than red wine. Everybody knows that a few glasses of red wine can leave your lips and teeth a delicate shade of purple but now scientists believe that white wine is far worse for your dental health. The Daily Express […]
New dental clinic for Lerwick
Plans by NHS Shetland have revealed that a new dental clinic could be set up in Lerwick within the next two years. The Shetland Times reports that the new practice could house as many as four dentists and could greatly improve access to NHS dentistry in the region. Some Lerwick NHS patients wanting non-urgent treatments […]
NHS dentistry gets boost in Northampton
The news that Northampton now has a new dental surgery has put smiles on the faces of many local people. Harborough Dental Practice, based on Harborough Road, has been opened by Dr Raza Khan as part of NHS Northamptonshire’s £2.5 million investment into dental services in the area. Northampton Chronicle and Echo reports that three […]
Super surgery answers Preston′s dental worries
Nine thousand dental patients from Preston could soon be getting the help they need as NHS bosses have confirmed that a new super surgery will be opening. Lancashire Evening Post reports that there are currently 7,700 patients in the area who are registered with an NHS dentist. However, It has been suggested that this figure […]
Super surgery may be ready by January
Burnley could have new super dental surgery operating in the area by January 2010. Lancashire Telegraph reported the news that surgery could be opened within the next few months even though no premises have yet been purchased to house the clinic. The practice, which will be situated in-between Burnley and Brierfield, will reportedly serve around […]
Dental clinic calls to NHS patients
A Bridlington dental clinic is calling for people to sign up as NHS patients. VI Dental Care opened new premises at 69 Quay Road and enabling them to accommodate 5,000 more NHS patients. However, the practice has found that not as many NHS patients have registered with them as they had expected. Talking to Bridlington […]
Rugby star tasered by cops
A professional rugby league player who attacked a man and caused him severe dental problems had to be tasered by police. Huddersfield Giants player Paul Whatuira, a former New Zealand international, is alleged to have punched two men causing serious facial injuries, missing teeth, and a possible broken jaw. The Mirror reports that the police […]
Dentist hailed as hero
A welsh dentist is being hailed a hero as she is attempting to raise money and awareness about mouth cancer by running a marathon. On Sunday 18 October 2009 Dr Caron George will compete in the Cardiff Half Marathon to highlight the work done by the Mouth Cancer Foundation. Wales Online reports that Dr George, […]
