Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental Taskforce Launched in New South Wales
A dental health taskforce has been launched in New South Wales to identify problem area and find solutions to improve standards of oral healthcare in underserved regions. According to Monaro John Barilaro, standards of care are much lower in areas outside of Sydney and more needs to be done to improve access to good dental […]
Dental Groups Gives Young People Something to Smile About
A dental group is giving young people in the North East something to smile about. The InDental group is providing apprenticeship training in conjunction with the North East Chamber of Commerce, with apprentices receiving specialist training within five dental practices in the Newcastle and Gateshead area. InDental has been working has worked with the NECC […]
Isle of Man MLC Criticises New Oral Health Strategy
A Member of the Legislative Council has criticised the new oral health strategy, branding it “very lacklustre.” Alex Downie said that the new five year oral health plan, which was unveiled recently, was more of the same, which would leave the Isle of Man lagging behind other countries in terms of standards of oral health. […]
New Fillings Could put an End to the Dreaded Dental Drill
It’s a sound that provokes fear in most dental patients, but researchers have confirmed that new painless fillings could put an end to the terror of the dreaded dental drill. Scientists believe that they have found a new painless filling, which does not require any drilling. Professor Jennifer Kirkham, study leader from the Leeds University […]
Funding for improved oral health services in Teesside
More than 6,000 school children are set to benefit from better oral health services, after health bosses successfully secured funding from the British Dental Health Foundation. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust was one of 12 successful applicants for funding from the Wrigley Tooth Fairy Fund and the British Dental Health Foundation. The money will […]
NHS Grampian Looking to Recruit More Dentists in Moray
Board members at NHS Grampian have met to discuss ways of enticing more dentists to the Moray area. Figures show that around 25,000 people travel from towns and rural communities in Aberdeenshire to Aberdeen city to see a dentist and the ratio of dentists to residents is amongst the lowest in Scotland in Aberdeenshire and […]
64% of Students in Abu Dhabi have Tooth Decay
A recent survey has revealed that 64 percent of students in Abu Dhabi suffer from dental decay. The Ambulatory Healthcare Service tested students in grades 1,5 and 9 in public schools in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. In addition to oral health tests, students also underwent vision and hearing tests […]
Free Dental Screening for the Needy in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Authority has launched a Public Service Screening Programme, to provide free dental screening for people on low incomes and vulnerable people. The three-day programme, which took place last week, enabled more than 150 people to benefit from a free dental examination. The screening clinic was organised in collaboration with […]
Mobile Clinic Provides Free Dental Services In Virginia
A growing number of people are struggling to afford regular dental check-ups and this is why a mobile dental clinic is providing care, free of charge to residents in Bristol, Virginia. Most dentists advise their patients to have a routine check-up every six to twelve months, but for many this is unaffordable. The Mobile Dental […]
Health Service Warns Against Oral Cancer
Hunter New England Health, a public health service in New South Wales, Australia, has issued a warning against oral cancer. Hunter New England Health has encouraged people to visit their dentist on a regular basis to try and ensure that cases of oral cancer are diagnosed and treated early. Oral cancer is the sixth most […]
