Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dentists Worried About NHS Cuts
Dentists in the UK are worried about the impact of NHS cuts on vulnerable dental patients. A survey suggested that the majority of dentists are worried that cuts in NHS budgets will affect services, leaving many patients without access to the treatment they need. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Association, […]
New Dental Unit will Improve Access to Dental Care in Wales
A new dental unit will make a huge difference to local people in Cynon Valley, according to health officials. The brand new unit, which is due to open in January, will house eighteen treatment units and will open at the Cynon Valley Neighbourhood Hospital in Mountain Ash in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Access to dental services […]
Legal Advice Available for London 2012 Dentists
Dentists who are volunteering at the London 2012 Olympic Games have been invited to take advantage of legal advice from indemnity experts at Dental Protection. Dental Protection has offered its services in the unlikely event of an incident occurring and representatives from the organisation have already met with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic […]
Gum Disease More Likely to Cause Strokes than Diabetes
Research carried out in recent years has confirmed links between poor oral health and an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, however, a new study has discovered that gum disease is much more likely to cause strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for […]
Hundreds of Sri Lankans Attend Army Dental Event
Hundreds of people attended a dental event organised by the Sri Lankan army. The army organised educational events, as well as a dental clinic, to help raise awareness of oral health issues and treat people who have not visited a dentist for a long time. A number of other health programmes took place at the […]
Inquest Confirms Patient Died from an Allergic Reaction to Mouthwash
An inquest has confirmed that a dental patient died from an allergic reaction to mouthwash. Sacha Rumaner died after having routine dental treatment at a clinic in Brighton, after the 30 year old suffered an anaphylactic shock after swilling her mouth with mouthwash. Ms Rumaner had visited the dentist because she was suffering from pain […]
BDA to Host New Oral Cancer Training Event
The British Dental Association is hosting a new oral cancer training event, which is designed to train dentists to detect pre-cancerous signs and prevent dentists being involved in convoluted legal cases. The training event is designed to put a stop to the legal cases being brought against dentists who have missed symptoms of oral cancer. […]
Schools Benefit from Tooth Fairy Fund
Two special needs schools in South Tyneside are celebrating, after receiving £10,000 from the Wrigley’s Tooth Fairy Fund. Oakleigh Gardens in Cleadon Village and Greenfields Special School in Hebburn are participating in a week-long road-show event to promote oral health and encourage youngsters to look after their teeth and gums. The road-show has been […]
Free Fluoride Treatments for Islington Children
Free fluoride treatments will be offered to children aged between 3 and 10 years old in Islington, it has been announced. As part of a new scheme, a specialist dental team will visit 34 schools, children’s centres and nurseries in the Islington area to provide free fluoride varnish treatments. Fluoride varnish is painted onto the […]
Hartlepool Dental Practice in the Running for Two National Awards
A Hartlepool dental practice is in the running for two national awards. Elliott McCarthy Dental Care has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards, with the practice nominated for the Most Attractive Practice and Practice of the Year-North, at the Private Dentistry Awards, which will take place in London at the beginning of November. Practice partner, […]
