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Number of Health Professionals Declines in Israel
Figures have confirmed that the number of Israeli health professionals continues to decline in relation to the population in 2010. The number of nurses, physicians, dental technicians, dental assistants, dentists and pharmacists dropped in comparison to population figures, meaning that the ratio of health professionals to patients has increased. Despite the decline in the number […]
Record Number of Patients Registered with an NHS Dentist in Scotland
Recent figures have revealed that patient registration has reached an all-time high in Scotland, with almost 4 million people now registered with an NHS dentist. Figures published by ISD Scotland confirmed that patient registrations have increased and now stand at a record high. 73 percent of adults and 86 percent of children are now registered […]
Fort William Dental Surgery Named Best in Scotland
A Fort William dental surgery has been named the best NHS practice in Scotland, after reducing the waiting list from 7,000 to zero in just two years. The M & S surgery was also named the best general dental practice in the north of Scotland at the awards ceremony at the Gleneagles Hotel. Director of […]
Tyneside Dental Professionals Promote Oral Cancer Campaign
Dental professionals in Tyneside have been doing their bit to promote the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign. Professionals in the area have been providing information about the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer and surgeries have been offering free screening checks throughout November. The oral health promotion team has been out […]
Shops Could be Forced to Remove Sweets from Checkout Following Dental Report
Shops in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham could be asked to remove sweets from the checkouts, after a report revealed that half of children under five living in the borough have tooth decay. A report by Hammersmith and Fulham showed that rates of tooth decay were much higher than the London average, which currently […]
Plans Submitted to Convert Office into Dental School
Plans to convert offices into a private dental school have been submitted to Leicester City Council. A planning application has been submitted to turn four floors of offices in the Blue Tower building in Leicester into a private dental school. The application has been compiled by architecture firm, RG + P on behalf of Blue […]
Increased Demand for Free Dental Clinics in Australia
Charities and dental clinics have witnessed a huge increase in demand for free dental care over the last few years as a result of the global recession, it has been revealed. The Shire Dental Centre in Miranda is just one of many clinics experiencing a significant increase in demand for free treatment. Patients are referred […]
Coroners Issue Warning After Dentist’s Death
Coroners have warned drivers not to drive when tired following the death of a dentist in Swaffham, Norfolk. Coroner, William Armstrong warned motorists to avoid driving when tired, after a fatal crash involving a 34 year old dentist from Greenways, Eaton. Vrushali Patil was driving a Toyota Yaris and died after veering off the road […]
Harley Street Practice Manager Set for Dental Mission to Tanzania
A Harley Street dental practice manager is set to visit Tanzania, to brush up on her nursing skills and help hundreds of people in need. Louise Scott, manager of Davies and Associates, has been given two weeks off to fly to Tanzania, to help out on a mission organised by dental charity, Bridge2Aid. Louise is […]
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 […]
