Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Lubbock residents invited to free dental clinic
Dentists from Abbeville Dentistry are inviting local people from the Lubbock area to a free dental event this Saturday. The free clinic is being held in conjunction with Dentistry from the Heart, a non-profit organisation, which provides free dental treatment for thousands of Americans every year. Dentists are planning to provide treatment for the first […]
Dental staff urge shoppers to sign up with Trafford dentists
Dental staff in Trafford are visiting shopping centres in the area to try and encourage local people to sign up with NHS dentists in the borough. Dental staff visited Stretford Mall to talk to local people about NHS services in the area and encourage them to sign up with a local NHS dentist. The team […]
Dental lab blast injures twelve
Twelve people were injured after an explosion at a dental laboratory in Codsall, Staffordshire. There were twelve people inside the building on Bilbrook Road when the blast swept through the dental centre on Friday afternoon. Staff at a nearby chemist helped most of those who were hurt at the scene but three women were taken […]
Police suspect may have been working as illegal dentist
A man who was detained by Robstown police may have been working as an illegal dentist, police have announced. Jorge Alberto Gonzalez was arrested with a suitcase of dental equipment and police now suspect that he was working as a dentist in Houston, Texas; as far as the police are aware, he did not have […]
New dental programme launched in San Bernardino County
A new dental programme has been launched in San Bernardino County. The new dental programme will provide dental examinations, educational sessions and routine dental care for around 3,000 children and 1,000 pregnant women over the course of the next three years. Weekly clinics have started in Apple Valley, Victorville, Fontana, San Bernardino, Adelanto and Ontario. […]
Patients without an NHS dentist face three month wait in Bolton
Patients who are not registered with an NHS dentist in Bolton may face a wait of up to three months for treatment. An investigation by The Bolton News revealed that 2,000 people are currently on a waiting list for an NHS dentist; they have been told that there is a wait of between two and […]
4,000 children to get free dental care in Colorado
The Colorado Dental Association is organising a dental event to celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day, which will take place on February 4th. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national event, which promotes good oral health for children; dentists and dental staff all over the USA give up their time and offer their services […]
Metal tongue studs linked to increased risk of infection
A new study has found that metal piercings are more harmful for oral and general health than plastic tongue studs. Several research studies have warned against the dangers associated with tongue piercings and many dentists have advised patients to steer clear of piercings because they often cause damage to the teeth and contribute to an […]
Dental patients fear fees more than the drill
Many people worry about going to the dentist because they are scared of the dreaded dentist’s drill but recent research has revealed that the cost of treatment is keeping more patients away that a fear of the dentist’s chair. The research, which was conducted by Tesco Dental Insurance, found that more than a third of […]
BDA claims that dentists should not pay for CQC registration
The British Dental Association has argued that dentists should not have to pay for CQC (Care Quality Commission) registration. The BDA has stressed that many dental practices are already under financial pressure and the registration fee will add to this. The organisation also proposed that the fee would prevent dentists from investing money in new […]
