Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
New Dental Clinic opens in Melton, Victoria
A new dental clinic has opened in Melton; the $4.9 million centre is already operating at full-capacity and treating more than a thousand patients each month but there are plans to make more places available for new patients next year, as the centre will take on more staff. The clinic has been open for a […]
Irish Dental Fees amongst the highest in the World
A recent price survey has revealed that dental fees in the Republic of Ireland are amongst the highest in the world. The Global Health and Dental Price Index, which was published by Avantis Health, showed that prices were up to 70 percent higher than some other European countries; the list included prices from 12 countries. […]
Cost of Dental Treatment causing Patients to miss Appointments
The full results of the 2009 Adult Dental Survey have now been published and figures show that one in five people are delaying dental treatment due to cost. The survey, which is carried out every ten years, also found that a significant proportion of people selected treatments based on their cost; the figures show that […]
Hungarian Government approves Dental Tourism Funding
The Hungarian government has approved funding for dental tourism, it has been announced. The dental tourism trade is booming and Hungarian dentists are attracting clients from all over the world; prices are considerably lower in Hungary than most other European countries and the country has an excellent reputation for patient care and customer service. In […]
Locals hope New Dental Clinic will cut Waiting Times
Locals in the Bunbury area of Western Australia are hoping that a new dental clinic will help to cut waiting times. A new dental clinic is currently under construction in Bunbury and local people are hoping that it will make dental care more accessible; currently waiting times in the area are around 21 months and […]
Patriotic Plumber Celebrates Royal Wedding with Teeth Tattoos
A patriotic dental patient has found a unique way to celebrate the Royal Wedding; Baz Franks, a plumber from Bristol has had tattoos of Prince William and Kate Middleton on his front teeth. The 29 year old paid over one thousand pounds and spent around six hours in the dental chair to have the tattoos. […]
NHS Fife defends missed Dental Targets
Representatives from NHS Fife have defended the trust after a report showed that dental targets for children had been missed. The report, which was published on Tuesday, showed that targets for tooth decay had been missed; the health board’s target was 60% of primary one children without tooth decay but the figures showed that the […]
Wirral Dental Team preparing for African Mission
A dentist and a dental nurse are preparing to go to Uganda this summer on a dental mission. Dentist Paul Sherrard and dental nurse Laura Hill will travel to Uganda in July to help families who have no access to regular dental care; many of the people they visit will never have had dental treatment […]
Justin Bieber launches new range of Singing Toothbrushes
Teenage singing sensation Justin Bieber has launched a new range of toothbrushes. The American star has embarked on an unexpected business venture, far removed from his day job and launched two singing toothbrushes. Each brush plays two hit songs; one has Baby and U Smile, while the other plays Somebody to Love and Love Me. […]
Rural Dentist in Australia call for Finanical Support from the Budget
Dentists from rural practices in Australia are calling for greater financial support from the government; the calls come a month before the Federal Budget is due to be announced. Dentists are urging the government to spend more money on oral health programmes across the country, with greater support for rural practices a priority. A report […]
