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AstraZeneca Dental Unit sale begins
The auction for AstraZeneca’s dental unit is underway. AstraZeneca, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, is selling Astra Tech, the dental division, which is based in Sweden and also manufactures medical instruments, including catheters and breathing apparatus; the firm will now concentrate on the core medical division. AstraZeneca has received bids from private equity […]
NHS dental surgery opens its doors to patients in Bristol
A new NHS dental surgery has opened its doors to patients in Bristol. Oasis Dental Care on Neath Road in the St George area of the city was officially opened by local MP, Stephen Williams and director of commissioning at NHS Bristol West, Jill Shepherd. The practice, which is located in an old church, will […]
New NHS dental practice to open in Crawley
Thousands of patients in West Sussex are set to benefit from a new NHS dental surgery in Crawley. Pembroke Dental and Implant Centre will open on Commonwealth Drive on Monday 11th April; the new surgery will provide around 3,500 NHS dental places. Local people who wish to register with the practice are invited to contact […]
Dentists prepare for the London Marathon
Over a hundred dentists are preparing to take to the streets of London this weekend to raise money for good causes. According to figures, 111 dentists will be taking part in the gruelling race, which takes place this Sunday. 68 male dentists and 43 female dentists will be pounding the streets of the Capital to […]
NHS spending millions on tooth surgery
The Audit Commission has revealed that the NHS is spending millions of pounds each year on “ineffective” operations, including procedures to remove tonsils and wisdom teeth. The report compiled by the Audit Commission claimed that “low value” procedures were costing the NHS around 500 million pounds ever year. The report suggests that Primary Care Trusts […]
Dentists join chocolate milk debate
Dentists have now joined the debate on providing chocolate milk in schools; nutrition experts have warned against giving children chocolate milk for many years now and recently dentists have condemned the decision to give children chocolate milk, claiming that it contributes to dental decay. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry lists chocolate milk as a […]
Cheshire dental practice reopens after blaze
A Cheshire dental practice has reopened following an explosion in November last year. The Middlewich Road practice in Rudheath, near Northwich, was badly damaged on the 1st November when a gas explosion blazed through the building. The rear of the building was completely destroyed and the explosion also caused damage to the windows of the […]
Glasgow emergency dental services disrupted due to flooding
Emergency dental services in Glasgow have been disrupted due to flooding at the Glasgow Dental Hospital. Patients who need out of hours treatment are being advised to visit Bridgeton Health Centre; some patients who were already waiting for treatment at the specialist dental unit have already been transferred to the centre. It is believed that […]
Researchers launch project to tackle poor oral health care in Australia
A team of researchers will carry out a four year study to try and find ways to tackle the problem of poor oral health amongst Australian children. Professor John Spencer, from the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health said that children’s oral health was a real concern, with rates of tooth decay on the […]
A nice smile tops the list of physical features people look for in a partner
A poll has shown that a nice smile is the most important physical feature for people looking for a partner. The survey showed that 56 percent of participants regarded a nice smile as an important feature when it comes to attraction between men and women. Personality came out as the outright winner, over all physical […]
