Archive for the ‘orthodontics’ Category
Orthodontic Problems Prevalent in Saudi Arabia
Figures released at the Saudi Orthodontic Society revealed that up to 80 percent of children in Saudi Arabia need dental braces. The meeting, which took place in Jeddah on the 31st January and 1st February, was attended by a host of dentists, doctors and specialist orthodontists from Saudi Arabia and countries all over the world. […]
Reforms Proposed for Children’s Orthodontic Treatment in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced plans to change the funding system for orthodontic treatment for children. Under the new proposals, most parents will be forced to pay for braces for their children. Health Minister Edwin Poots confirmed that the NHS will no longer fund orthodontic treatment for all children in Northern Ireland and only […]
Stockton MP Speaks Out Against Dental Shake-Up Plans
A local MP has spoken out against plans to shake-up dental services on Teesside. Stockton North MP, Alex Cunningham, has criticised plans to relocate specialist orthodontic services, despite a report supporting the proposed changes. The planned shake-up will see orthodontic services, which are currently provided at hospitals in Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, move to a new […]
French Dentist Trusted to Create Beautiful Smile for Duchess of Cambridge
Rather than opting for the ultra bright Hollywood style smile, the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly visited a French dentist to enhance her smile in time for her wedding earlier this year. Dr Didier Filion specialises in a form of treatment known as “harmonious asymmetry”, which is designed to enhance the aesthetic of the smile, while […]
MP Criticises Dental Shake-up in Teesside
A local MP has criticised plans for a shake-up in NHS dental services in Teesside. Labour MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, claims that proposals outlined by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will leave some residents at a disadvantage. The trust is planning to centralise dental services in the area and open a specialist […]
Modern Diet Contributing to Dental Problems
Researchers believe that the modern diet may be contributing to dental problems. According to researchers from Kent University, our soft food diet may be causing our jaws to develop differently, meaning that they are smaller, wider and shorter than they used to be. The difference in the size of the jaw in relation to the […]
New Orthodontist Outreach Service to Launch in Ceredigion
Health bosses in Wales are planning to launch an outreach orthodontist service in Ceredigion. Representatives from Hywel Dda Health Board have revealed plans to improve access to orthodontic services for young people in the Ceredigion area. At the moment, young people face a lengthy trip for treatment, with some having to travel as far as […]
Councillor Challenges Changes in Dental Policy
A councillor from West Dunbartonshire has challenged proposed changes to funding for orthodontic treatment for children in Scotland. Gail Casey has urged her fellow councillors to object to a change in policy after the government revealed changes to dental policy, with the proposed changes meaning that fewer children in Scotland would receive funding for orthodontic […]
NHS Limiting Free Orthodontic Treatment in Scotland
Parents of some children with orthodontic problems are bracing themselves for increased dental bills, after the NHS announced that it was changing the criteria for free orthodontic treatments for children in Scotland. Dentists in Scotland have been notified of the proposed changes, which will bring Scotland in line with other parts of the UK. Under […]
1 in 4 Dentists Earn Over £100,000 Despite Decrease in Average Earnings
A quarter of dentists earn over £100,000, despite figures showing that the average income has fallen. Statistics from the NHS Information Centre also show that 310 dentists have a salary of over £310,000. The latest figures show that the average taxable income for primary care dentist fell by 5.2% to £84,900 between 2008 and 2010. […]
