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Programme promotes oral health in Florida
A programme has been launched to promote oral health in Florida. The programme, which has been launched by the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry and the United Way of North Central Florida, was established to target poor families and raise awareness of oral health amongst families in Alachua County. The programme is designed to […]
Traders welcome plans for new dental clinic in Worthing
Traders at the Guildborne Centre shopping mall in Worthing have welcomed plans for a new dental clinic. Bruno Silva, a dentist from Church Road, is seeking approval for plans to open a new dental clinic on the first floor of the mall. He has contacted Worthing Council to ask for permission to convert the former […]
IDA issues warning on tooth whitening products
The Irish Dental Association has issued a warning, advising members of the public to avoid potentially dangerous tooth whitening products. According to members of the IDA, the products range from “useless to dangerous” and the association has also expressed concern about untrained practitioners offering whitening treatments. Under new EU regulations, which are due to come […]
Free dental screening for kids in Redding, California
The Shasta Healthy Smiles Oral Health Program is providing free dental screening for children aged between 0 and 5 in Redding, California. Children in Shasta County are invited to attend the free screening, which will take place on Tuesday 9th August between 10am and 2pm at the Shasta Family Justice Center on Market Street. Children […]
3M to donate scanners to US dental schools
3M will donate chairside scanners to dental schools across the USA, it has been announced. The scanners will be provided by 3M Community Giving, a fund which donates money to projects and organisations to support education and make communities across the country stronger and more united. The company will donate the chairside scanners, which enable […]
Leading dentist unsurprised by high rates of decay
A leading dentist has responded to alarming oral health statistics by saying that he is unsurprised by increasing rates of decay. Dr Stuart Gairns, chief executive of the Australian Dental Association, said that he was unsurprised by figures which suggested that half of children aged six and twelve suffer from decay. The statistics were released […]
Committee raises concerns over dental strategy
A committee set up to oversee dental services on the Isle of Man has raised concerns over oral health strategy on the island. The Department of Health began a five year consultation on oral health services in September last year and a draft strategy revealed that standards of oral health were amongst the worst in […]
Tooth fairy cuts back as recession his America
Most people have tightened their belts in recent years as a result of turbulent economic times and recent figures have indicated that even the Tooth Fairy is feeling the pinch, as the average amount received by children has decreased. Statistics from a survey in America show that the average rate has dropped from $3 to […]
Clyde FC sponsors Mouth action month
Clyde Football Club has announced that it will be sponsoring this year’s Mouth Action Month campaign. The Scottish Third Division club has announced that it will support Mouth Action Month throughout the 2011/2012 season. Throughout the season, the players will wear the British Dental Health Foundation’s Blue Ribbon logo on their shirts to raise awareness […]
Gloucestershire dental practice launches competitions for brides
A dental practice in Gloucestershire has launched a competition for brides-to-be. Arden House Dental is running a competition for brides to win dental treatment worth more than £300 before their wedding day. The prize includes a consultation, cleaning treatment with a hygienist and tooth whitening treatment. The practice has launched the competition because the team […]
