Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Work Set to Begin on State of the Art Health and Dental Care Centre in South Kirkby
Work is set to begin on a brand new state of the art health and dental centre in South Kirkby. The project has been given the green light after RBS Healthcare agreed to fund the £6.5 million project. The project will be managed by Community Ventures South Kirkby. The centre is due to open in […]
Dental Firm Helping Those in Need in Africa
A leading UK dental firm has arranged for a dentist to fly to Africa to help people in need. Genix Healthcare, which runs numerous dental practices across the UK, has flown a dentist to Durban in South Africa to assess the standards of oral health among children at two schools and an orphanage in the […]
‘Grim’ Future Predicted for Irish Dental Industry
Dentists and consumer groups have predicted a “grim” future for the Irish dental industry following cuts in the medical card schemes. The Health Service Executive announced the cuts two years ago and at the time the news was met with anger by both dentists and consumers, who were worried that dentistry would become unaffordable. Two […]
Unemployed Dentists in India Campaigning for Jobs
A group of unemployed dentists in India has handed over a petition to chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav last week. The jobless dental surgeons claim that they are being forced to take on odd jobs, despite having a high level of expertise and qualifications. Dentists claim that there are thousands of Government jobs available for doctors, […]
California Dental Association Encourages Oral Cancer Screening
The California Dental Association has encouraged California residents to have oral cancer screening tests to try and promote early detection and prevention of the disease. The association has advised residents to support Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is running throughout April, by taking the time to visit their local dental office for the short screening […]
Medicash Launches Affordable Family Dental and Medical Plan
Health insurance provider, Medicash Wellbeing has launched a brand new plan, which is designed to make health insurance affordable for all the family. The new policy is designed to provide cover for all family members from just £6.50 per month. The policy will include a 100 percent refund on all dental work, optical treatment and […]
Warning over Medical and Dental Tourism
More than 50,000 people leave the UK to have medical or dental treatment abroad every year, however, a consultant surgeon has warned that patients must do extensive research in order to avoid pitfalls. In the last five years, the number of patients choosing to have treatment abroad has increased considerably and surgeon, Mike Parker, believes […]
Sleaford Dental Hygienist Delighted to be a Torch Bearer
A dental hygienist from Sleaford, Lincolnshire, is delighted after being informed that she will be a torch bearer for the Olympic torch procession. Julie Hanks, who is also the co-founder of Sleaford Striders Athletic Club has been selected to carry the torch on part of its journey, but she will not find out exactly where […]
Peninsula Dental School Dean Named ‘Most Influential Women in Dentistry’
The Dean of Peninsula Dental School, Professor Elizabeth Kay, has been received the title of most influential woman in dentistry. Professor Kay came fourth overall in the Dentistry Top 50 League Table, which lists the most influential people in the dental profession. Previously, the highest position held by a woman was 15th. Professor Elizabeth Kay […]
Experts Dispel Link between Gum Disease and Heart Problems
Scientists said yesterday that gum disease is not linked to heart problems and described any link that has been previously identified as “coincidental.” A panel of thirteen researchers in the USA claimed that there was no evidence to suggest that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, as previously suggested by numerous […]
