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Union County dental outreach initiative to be expanded following $3 million donation from local family
A dental outreach initiative, which is designed to improve standards of oral health among Union County’s children, is set to be expanded after a local family made a donation worth $3 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Bob Brown and his family have supported the hospital over a period of time, and their generous donation will […]
American dentists prepare to treat thousands for free at Connecticut’s annual Mission of Mercy event
American dental professionals are preparing to treat thousands of people this weekend (20th and 21st April), as Connecticut’s annual Mission of Mercy event comes to town. This year, the event will take place at Windham Middle School in Willimantic. The Mission of Mercy is a charitable organisation, which was established to bring dental care to […]
Cornwall Council to discuss NHS dental access issues, as 48,000 people wait for a place
Cornwall Council has put NHS dental access issues firmly on the agenda, as 48,000 people wait for a place to become available. At a meeting on Tuesday 16th April, councillors discussed the problem of finding an NHS dentist in the county. A shortage of dentists is one of two motions that were put on the […]
Cumbria community dental services launch upskilling initiative to tackle waiting lists
Community and special care dental services in Cumbria have launched new upskilling initiatives in a bid to reduce waiting times and enable more local patients to benefit from sedation services. Teams across the county, which operate from hospitals including Westmorland General Hospital, have introduced measures to upskill dental therapists, nurses and dentists to enable them […]
Coleraine man charged with dental surgery robbery
A man from Coleraine has been charged with theft after stealing a number of items from Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery on Lodge Road. Derek Alan Kirk, 43, is believed to have taken more than £500 in cash, in addition to a prescription pad, a sharps box, a camera and flash and eight electric toothbrushes. […]
Barnsley manager undergoes emergency dental treatment following altercation with Fleetwood boss Joey Barton
The manager of Barnsley FC, Daniel Stendel, has undergone emergency dental treatment after being involved in a post-match altercation with Fleetwood boss, Joey Barton. It is thought that Mr Stendel was attacked by Barton after Saturday’s match at Oakwell. Having won the game 4-2, the Barnsley manager was heading to the dressing room, when the […]
Bupa dentists who organised charity dance event waltz to success at the Irish Dentistry Awards
A group of Bupa dentists who organised a charity dance event to raise money for Make-a-Wish have waltzed to success at the Irish Dentistry Awards. The Bupa team was awarded the Best Charity Project at the prestigious ceremony after planning an event that saw 10 couples take to the dancefloor in front of more than […]
Health chiefs encouraged to make Norfolk a more attractive proposition for dentists, as shortage affects access
Health chiefs have been encouraged to make Norfolk a more attractive proposition for dentists, as a shortage of practitioners across the county contributes to access problems. At a meeting of Norfolk County Council’s health overview and scrutiny committee, Nick Stolls, secretary of the Norfolk Local Dentist Committee, said that the region struggles to attract dentists […]
Ontario Government to announce free dental care for low income senior citizens
Ministers in Ontario are set to announce the introduction of a new dental initiative, which will enable senior citizens on low incomes to access free dental treatment. The programme, which will cost around $100 million per year, is aimed at over 65’s who have an individual annual income of less than $19,300 or a joint […]
Glasgow dental practice owners submit plans to relocate to larger premises
The owners of a dental practice in Glasgow have submitted plans to relocate to larger premises. The Tiwari Watson Dental Care team is hoping to move across the road to take advantage of bigger premises, which would enable the practice to expand. The current site on Springburn Road is too small, according to the application, […]
