Archive for the ‘‘Invisible’ braces’ Category
Bai Yun the Giant Panda Undergoes Treatment for a Chipped Tooth
Bai Yun, San Diego Zoo’s resident giant panda, has undergone treatment for a chipped tooth. The 23 year old panda received treatment from an expert dental team on Wednesday. Pandas chew bamboo for up to 12 hours per day, so their teeth are extremely important. When keepers noticed that Bai Yun had chipped one of […]
Wickersley Dental Practice To Host Free Oral Cancer Screening Day
A dental practice in Wickersley is hosting a free oral cancer screening event to celebrate Mouth Cancer Awareness Day. Free screening will be available on the 17th September. Mouth Cancer Awareness Day is a national event, which is designed to raise awareness of mouth cancer and encourage as many people as possible to have a […]
Children’s Book Encouraging Good Oral Hygiene Habits Is Backed By Dental Charity
A new storybook for children, which aims to encourage good oral hygiene habits, has won the backing of the UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation. Black Toothed Ruth Black charts the journey of a young girl who doesn’t brush her teeth and ends up on a scary adventure, only to be rescued […]
Why Visiting A Dentist Could Save Your Life This November
A dental practice in Evesham is encouraging members of the public to see their dentist this November in a bid to save lives. The Evesham Dental Health Team is offering free mouth cancer checks throughout November to try and raise awareness of mouth cancer, a deadly form of cancer, which is affecting more people in […]
Father And Son Complete Gruelling Challenge To Raise Money To Buy Medical And Dental Equipment
A father and son team from Newton Mearns near Glasgow has completed a gruelling cycle challenge to raise money to buy medical and dental equipment. Jonno Hanna and his father, Gavin, travelled to Los Angeles to complete a 30 day cycle challenge, which saw them covering 100 miles per day. The duo left on June […]
TOWIE’s Billie Flashes New Invisible Braces
Billie Faiers, star of ITV2’s hit show, The Only Way is Essex, has become the latest celebrity to don a set of invisible braces. The glamorous blonde, who is often accompanied by sister, Sam, was seen sporting new invisible braces at the weekend. The 23-year-old is the latest member of the cast to undergo dental […]
Henry Schein Backs Health And Dental Mission In Albania
Henry Schein, one of the world’s leading health and dental suppliers, has supported a charity mission in Albania. The company donated medical and dental supplies to support an international charity mission, which was arranged and managed by Marine Research. The mission took place between April and June 2013. During the 3 month period, volunteers provided […]
Australian Patients Facing A Lengthy Wait For Dental Treatment After Closure Of CDDS Scheme
Patients in Australia are facing lengthy waiting times for dental treatment following the closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. According to a parliamentary inquiry, some patients are facing waits of up to five years for treatment after the CDDS was shut down. The inquiry also revealed that a young disabled patient who was previously […]
Scottish Health Bosses Confirm Increased Spending On Prisoners’ Dental Care
Health bosses from NHS Ayrshire and Arran have confirmed more money will be spent on health and dental care for prisoners at HMP Kilmarnock in order to improve standards of health. Members of the NHS Ayrshire and Arran board revealed that near to £500,000 will be spent on prisoners’ health and dental care. The announcement […]
Health Campaigners Call For Sugary Drink Tax To Pay For School Meals
Health campaigners are calling for a tax on sugary drinks to go toward the cost of paying for healthy school meals for children. Sustain, a food and farming charity, claimed the Government could earn around £1 billion per year from a tax on sugary drinks and suggested that the money be spent on healthy, nutritious […]
