Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Volunteer Dentists Preparing for Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Clinic
Volunteer dentists and students are preparing to help hundreds of people at the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy clinic in McAlester, which is taking place on Friday and Saturday. The Oklahoma Dental Association is sponsoring the event and representatives say that they are hoping to treat around 2,000 people and give away around $1 million worth […]
Dentists in the Philippines get to Grips with the Latest Technology
Dentists in the Philippines will be invited to discover the latest dental technology at a scientific session, which will take place at the Manila Peninsula Hotel on Monday 6th February between 8am and 5pm. The event is being hosted by the University of the Philippines Dental College. Event organisers say that the session is an […]
Boots Announces the Opening of Second Dental Surgery
High street giant, Boots, has announced the opening of a second dental surgery. The chemist, who already has one surgery in Kensington High Street, has announced the opening of a new practice in the Manchester Market Street store. The surgery will provide dental treatment six days a week in the heart of Manchester city centre. […]
Lansley Confirms Cash Injection to Improve Access to NHS Dentistry
The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has announced that NHS dentistry will receive an extra cash boost to improve access to dental services. Lansley confirmed that an additional sum of £28 million will be made available to improve access to NHS dentistry. An extra 820,000 people have registered with an NHS dentist since May 2010 and […]
Childsmile Programme To Be Rolled Out Across Scotland
The Scottish Health Minister, Michael Matheson, has confirmed that the Childsmile programme has been expanded across Scotland. The £15 million programme is designed to educate children about oral health and encourage them to look after their teeth and gums by providing schoolchildren with dental kits, which include a toothbrush, toothpaste and oral hygiene leaflets. Each […]
Vets Urge Pet Owners to Arrange Dental Checks
Today marks the start of National Pet Dental Month in the USA and vets are eager for pet owners to support the campaign and arrange for their pet’s teeth and gums to be checked. Most pet owners are unaware that they need to take care of their pet’s oral health and statistics show that the […]
Poor Quality of Life for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
A study has revealed that patients who survive head and neck cancer face a reduced quality of life. The study, which was carried out be researchers at the University of Iowa, showed that almost half of cancer survivors face a reduced quality of life, even after 5 years of being given the all-clear. Researchers found […]
AUT Dental Clinic Set to Expand
The Auckland University of Technology is expanding its dental clinic following increased demand for dental services. The health clinic at the North Shore Campus is currently undergoing building work to create three more treatment units. Demand for the clinic’s services has increased as a result of a growing need for affordable dental care and an […]
Indian Dentists Gather to Discuss Emergency Care
Indian dentists gathered to discuss the issue of emergency care at the two-day annual conference of the Indian Dental Association in Nagpur last weekend. Dentists from the city met to talk about potential medical emergencies that can arise during dental sessions. Paediatric dentist, Dr Shweta Chandak, said that every dentist has to be ready to […]
Lack of Dental Care Impacts on Self-Esteem
Most people are aware that missing out on regular dental appointments increases their risk of developing dental diseases, but struggling to get a dental appointment can also impact on self-esteem and confidence. Statistics show that 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a dentist who offers […]
