Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Alarming Rates of Decay Among Indian Reservation Population.
Research has revealed alarming rates of decay among the population of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The Checkup Study, which was founded by the W.K Kellogg Foundation, revealed that 60 percent of adults and 40 percent of children suffer from moderate to severe dental problems and 90 percent of the population has signs […]
NHS Portsmouth Looking for Dental Phobics to Help Dentists
NHS Portsmouth is calling for people who suffer from dental phobia to volunteer to help dental professionals to make examinations easier and less stress-free. The trust is asking for people to spend time with dentists and dental staff at workshops to try and make trips to the dentist easier for people who have dental phobia. […]
Experts Alarmed at Lack of Mouth Cancer Awareness
Health and dental experts are alarmed at the lack of public awareness of mouth cancer, a disease that is becoming increasingly common. Chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, said that the lack of awareness was “truly shocking”, especially as the number of cases has doubled over the last decade. Dr […]
Bracknell Dental Practice Accepting New patients
A new dental practice has opened in Bracknell, which is now hosting open days to recruit new patients. Sunningdale Dental Practice has opened in Station Chambers on London Road. The property was already a dental surgery but it has been renovated to a high standard and kitted out with the latest equipment. The first patients […]
Dentist Warned About Discount Offers
Legal experts have warned dentists about offering discount deals as incentives for new patients. According to experts, dentists could be leaving themselves open to complaints by tempting new clients through the doors with discount deals on treatments. Head of the Dental Defence Union, Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, said that it makes good business sense to try and […]
Lancashire Businessman’s Dental Surgery Plans Turned Down
Plans to turn an office unit in Lancaster into a dental surgery have been turned down by city councillors. Businessman, Andrew Breakwell, of Breakwell Properties, submitted proposals to open a new, state of the art dental practice in one of the units on the White Lund Industrial Estate, but the plans have been rejected. Mr […]
Malton Dental Practice Reached Finals of Private Dentistry Award
A dental practice in Malton, North Yorkshire, has made the shortlist for a number of awards at the Private Dentistry Awards. The Smile Rooms, which is located on Saville Street, has been shortlisted for four awards, including Practice of the Year (North), Best Dental Team, New Practice of the Year and Practice of the Year […]
Award-Winning Dental Practice Set to Provide Free Oral Cancer Screening for Teenagers
An award-winning dental practice in Beverly is set to provide free oral cancer screening for teenagers. The team at Perfect 32 will host its annual oral cancer screening day for adult patients, but this year a team will also visit students at nearby Bishop Burton College. The screening session will take place on the 16th […]
Dental Hygiene the Key for a Happy Halloween
Dentists in Edmonton are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year, as children and adults indulge in sweet treats to celebrate the Halloween holiday. Halloween is traditionally associated with dressing up in suitable scary attire and eating a considerable amount of sweets and cakes. At this time of year, dentists across Canada […]
Plans Submitted to Turn Football Pitch into Dental Centre
Plans have been submitted to convert an all-weather football pitch in Tillydrone, Scotland, into a new health and dental centre. The proposals include the construction of a new football pitch nearby at Ferrier Crescent, which will be of a better quality than the existing one. The pitch will be funded by the sale of the […]
