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Dentists urged to petition to make oral health a global priority
Representatives from a global dental organisation have urged dentists across the world to petition to make oral health a priority. The FDI World Dental Federation is encouraging dentists to write to governments and chief dental officers to campaign to make oral health the priority at the United Nations Summit on non-communicable diseases. The theme of […]
New special needs dental service launched in Scotland
Public health minister, Michael Matheson has launched a new dental service for children with special needs. The existing paediatric dental service, which is operated from Bridgeton Health Centre, has been adapted to make it more child-friendly and suitable for children with autism and special needs. The redevelopment came about after two members of staff came […]
James Mcavoy becomes latest star to undergo dental work
Scottish actor James McAvoy is the latest celebrity to undergo dental treatment. The actor, who starred in hit Channel 4 series, Shameless and blockbuster films including Atonement and The Last King of Scotland, had previously dismissed suggestions that he should have treatment to fix his crooked teeth but he has been spotted sporting a new […]
Regular dental and eye checks ups could reduce dementia risks
Research has suggested that regular dental check-ups and eye tests could reduce the risk of dementia. Scientists in Canada found that people who have a healthy, active lifestyle and attend regular dental and eye sight examinations have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study examined various factors, including oral health, eyesight, hearing, diabetes, […]
New pilot Schemes will promote preventative dentistry
Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has stressed that new NHS dental pilots will promote preventative dentistry. Speaking during Health Questions at the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Lansley said that the government was aiming to increase the overall number of patient registrations, improve access for children and promote preventative dental treatments. Mr Lansley […]
Thousands of NHS dental places to be made available in Doncaster
Health bosses in Doncaster have announced that 11,000 new NHS dental places will be made available. The new places are part of a two million pound investment in oral health services in the area; the places will be made available at two new dental practices, each providing care for around 5,500 patients. The news will […]
Dental graduates help to fill the gaps in the North West
Graduates from the University of Central Lancashire are helping to fill the gaps in NHS dental services. The dental graduates are the first class to complete the brand new course at the multimillion pound dental centre at UCLan. During the training period, they watched, observed and carried out a range of dental treatments and they […]
Teenager suffers dental injuries after being attacked by a cow
A teenage girl needed urgent dental care after being attacked by a cow when walking her dog in a field in Wargrave near Reading. Emma Gregory was walking her dog through the field when she was attacked by a cow protecting her calf; the 16 year old was airlifted to hospital but has since been […]
Dental patient numbers reach an all-time high in Dumfries and Galloway
Recent figures have given NHS health bosses in Dumfries and Galloway something to smile about; the number of patients registered with an NHS dentist has increased significantly and numbers have now reached an all-time high. Valerie White, a consultant in dental public health, said that NHS Dumfries and Galloway has worked hard over the last […]
Only 5% of British employees given dental cover
A study conducted by Cigna Healthcare Benefits has found that 5 percent of British employees receive dental cover through their employers. The research also revealed that almost a third of participants delayed or cancelled dental appointments due to cost, despite the fact that 93 percent of them rated oral health as either important or very […]
