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Burnham MP joins in celebrations as dental practice scoops award
Burnham’s MP joined members of staff at the College Street Dental Practice to celebrate winning a top award. The College Street Dental Practice was presented with the British Dental Association’s Good Practice Award and the owners of the practice hosted a party to celebrate the triumph. Amongst the guests were Burnham-on-Sea’s MP, Tessa Munt, Mayor […]
Teesside dental practice raising money for local hospice
A Teesside dental practice has been raising money to support children at a local hospice. The Smile Spa in Stockton has donated money to Zoe’s Place, a children’s hospice in Normanby, every time a patient has had a tooth whitening treatment. Dr Susan Andrews, clinical director of The Smile Spa, said that she is absolutely […]
Swimming pools can cause dental damage
A study has suggested that poorly maintained swimming pools can contribute to dental damage. The study, which was carried out by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry, found that swimming pools that are not maintained properly can cause erosion of the protective enamel surfaces of the teeth. The findings of the study will […]
Australian Dental Association commends work of students
The Australian Dental Association has praised the work of dental students in Queensland. Students from Griffith University have been treating Indigenous people in the South Burnett area of the Gold Coast and in recognition of their efforts, the ADA has awarded $5,000 to Hope4Health, a charity founded by the students. The charity provides emergency dental […]
Dental decay rates increase amongst children in Australia
A new report has revealed that dental decay rates are rising amongst children in Australia. The study, which was conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, analysed data from children aged six and twelve. The results of the study showed that rates of tooth decay are on the increase and this is unsurprising, […]
Ozzy Osbourne Suffers Dental Drama Before Big Performance
Ozzy Osbourne has suffered a dental drama just days before a major show. On Monday Ozzy called his wife Sharon, who is also his manager, to tell her that he had lost his two front teeth, minutes before she was due to go on the Chelsea Lately chat show. During the interview, Sharon told Chelsea […]
NHS Grampian Looking to Recruit More Dentists in Moray
Board members at NHS Grampian have met to discuss ways of enticing more dentists to the Moray area. Figures show that around 25,000 people travel from towns and rural communities in Aberdeenshire to Aberdeen city to see a dentist and the ratio of dentists to residents is amongst the lowest in Scotland in Aberdeenshire and […]
64% of Students in Abu Dhabi have Tooth Decay
A recent survey has revealed that 64 percent of students in Abu Dhabi suffer from dental decay. The Ambulatory Healthcare Service tested students in grades 1,5 and 9 in public schools in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. In addition to oral health tests, students also underwent vision and hearing tests […]
Free Dental Screening for the Needy in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Authority has launched a Public Service Screening Programme, to provide free dental screening for people on low incomes and vulnerable people. The three-day programme, which took place last week, enabled more than 150 people to benefit from a free dental examination. The screening clinic was organised in collaboration with […]
Mobile Clinic Provides Free Dental Services In Virginia
A growing number of people are struggling to afford regular dental check-ups and this is why a mobile dental clinic is providing care, free of charge to residents in Bristol, Virginia. Most dentists advise their patients to have a routine check-up every six to twelve months, but for many this is unaffordable. The Mobile Dental […]
