Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Vet Advise Owners Against Giving Their Dog a Bone
Vets in Australia have advised dog owners against giving their dog a bone, as chewing and biting bones can contribute to dental damage. Vets across Australia are participating in the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month campaign, which has been running throughout August. Vets across the country are trying to encourage pet owners to […]
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 students happy with new internship scheme
Dental students in India are happy with the new internship scheme, which has been introduced as part of the Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry. The Dental Council of India has announced that internships will be made compulsory for all students undertaking the degree programme. The scheme was removed from the programme three years ago but it […]
Smiles all round at free dental clinic
There were smiles all round at a free dental clinic in Vancouver this weekend. Eastside Emergency Dental Clinic offered free dental treatment for people in need on Saturday; many of the patients had not seen a dentist for several years and were suffering from extensive dental health problems as a result. The clinic, which is […]
Dental experts warn against funding cuts
Dental experts in Australia have warned against funding cuts for oral health services. Experts say that the planned move to axe $340 million of funding for dental healthcare will create a “public health disaster.” Last year New South Wales received $370 million in Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme from the Commonwealth funding pot; however, officials […]
Dental surgery turns non-profit to help local community
A dental surgery in Weston has turned non-profit to help the local community. The practice, which changed hands in April, has been set up as a community interest company (CIC). Formerly known as Moorland Road Dental Practice, the surgery has been taken over by Gus and Wendy van Reissen and is now named Severn Dental […]
Free Dental Clinic to be Held in Florence, South Carolina
A free dental event will be held in Florence, South Carolina on Friday and Saturday. The dental event will be run by the South Carolina Dental Association and dentists from all over the state are preparing to offer their time and skills. During the two-day event, organisers are hoping to treat around 2,000 people and […]
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 […]
Free iPod Nano for Church Road Dental and Cosmetic Clients
A trip to the dentist doesn’t usually come with a free iPod Nano, but the next time you visit Cheadle Hulme’s Church Road Dental and Cosmetics, you could be in with a chance. Known for their excellent cosmetic dentistry, including whitening treatments, dental implants and orthodontics, Church Road Dental and Cosmetics are also extremely dedicated […]
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. […]
