Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category

Step Forward In New Jersey Fluoridation Debate

Step Forward In New Jersey Fluoridation Debate

An Assembly committee has taken a step forward in the fluoride debate, after approving legislation to add fluoride to all water supplies in New Jersey. Assemblyman Herb Conaway said that fluoridation is a “safe and effective way to prevent cavities in children and adults” and would eventually cut the costs of dental care in the […]


Abbott Describes New Dental Scheme as Aspirational

Abbott Describes New Dental Scheme as Aspirational

Tony Abbott, leader of the opposition party in Australia, has described new schemes for dental services and insurance for disabled people as aspirational. Speaking in Canberra, Mr Abbott said that the notions to introduce a new dental scheme and an insurance scheme for disabled people were worthwhile, but it would be impossible to seriously consider […]


Dentists Urged to Re-register in Fiji

Dentists Urged to Re-register in Fiji

All dentists and doctors in Fiji have been encouraged to complete their registration before the deadline of 31st January. Doctors and dentists must register before this date in order to have their licences renewed. All licences will expire on the 31st January and anyone who has not registered in time will be prohibited from practising […]


Sheffield Dental Group Celebrate Success

Sheffield Dental Group Celebrate Success

Sheffield dental group, 3SL, is celebrating after being crowned winner of the Sheffield Newspapers Local Business Accelerators initiative. 3SL, which is based on Norfolk Row, was founded 15 years ago by husband and wife team David and Jennie Ward. David is a qualified dentist and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration, while Jennie is […]


Worcester Dentist Given Patent for New Miracle Paste

Worcester Dentist Given Patent for New Miracle Paste

A Worcester dentist has been given a patent after developing a miracle paste, which he claims will prevent teeth from falling out. Ray Steggles, from Wharfe Dental Practice in Lowesmoor Wharf, has been granted a UK patent for his product, called QSIant, which claims to treat bacterial diseases and prevents the teeth from coming loose. […]


Norwich Dentist Joins Olympic Dental Team

Norwich Dentist Joins Olympic Dental Team

A Norwich dentist has been selected to join the Olympic dental team. Dr Bimesh Sawhney, from Riverside Dental on Wherry Road in Norwich, will take up residence in the Olympic village throughout the games and provide treatment for athletes suffering dental injuries or problems. For Mr Sawhney, a massive sports fan, this is an opportunity […]


San Mateo County Dentists to Offer Free Dental Care for Children

San Mateo County Dentists to Offer Free Dental Care for Children

Dentists in San Mateo County are gearing up to host a free dental event for local children. Dentists are joining forces to celebrate National Children’s Dental Month to provide dental treatment for children and encourage them to take good care of their teeth and gums. Dental offices in the area will be providing free dental […]


Kate Gosselin the Latest Star to Tweet about Dental Troubles

Kate Gosselin the Latest Star to Tweet about Dental Troubles

Kate Gosselin has become the latest star to share her dental troubles via the social media site, Twitter. Gosselin, a former reality TV star and a well-known personality in the USA, followed in the footsteps of other Twitter users, Kim Kardashian, Stephen Fry and Kirstie Alley, to voice her concerns about visiting the dentist, after […]


Dental Clinic Opens New Education Facility

Dental Clinic Opens New Education Facility

Queensway Dental Clinic has opened a new education facility to cater for increased demand for training facilities in the Billingham area. The new Education Centre has resources and facilities to cater for 30 delegates, a range of courses and events and postgraduate training. The owners of Queensway Dental Clinic will join forces with a number […]


Calls for Review on HPV Vaccination Programme

Calls for Review on HPV Vaccination Programme

Some health experts are calling for the Department of Health to review the current HPV vaccination programme and consider expanding the programme to include teenage boys, as well as girls. The human papilloma virus, known as the HPV, has been identified as a major risk factor for cervical cancer, but studies have also shown that […]