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Oral health still a major concern in Africa
Experts attending the Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference have insisted that oral health remains a major problem in many parts of Africa. At the conference in Nairobi, experts praised recent programmes and projects, which have helped to raise awareness of oral health and improve access to dental care; however, they also stressed that there was […]
Emergency dental cases soar in the UK
Recent figures have revealed that the number of patients seeking emergency dental care has soared by 40 percent in the last decade alone. The figures suggest a significant increase in the number of patients visiting hospital accident and emergency departments for dental treatment and officials have attributed the increase to problems with access to emergency […]
National Oral Health Week celebrated in Taiwan
Dental experts across Taiwan have joined forces to promote good oral health as part of National Oral Health Week. The campaign was launched to try and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to care for their teeth and gums and raise awareness of the possible dangers associated with poor oral health. Dentists were eager […]
Mission of Mercy to hold free dental clinic in Iowa
Iowa Mission of Mercy will host a free dental clinic for patients who cannot afford dental treatment this weekend. The clinic will offer routine treatments, including fillings, extractions and cleaning treatments, to those who would otherwise go without dental care because they cannot afford it. The clinic will run from 7am to 5pm on Friday […]
American dentists stocking up on left over candy
Halloween has been and gone but for many dentists the days after the Halloween holiday are amongst the busiest in the year. Across America, dentists are collecting left over candy to raise money for local charities and contribute to supporting troops abroad. A huge number of dentists in the USA are offering buy back schemes, […]
Free dental clinics for North Carolina adults
The North Carolina Mission of Mercy is inviting adults to attend a two-day free dental clinic this weekend. The clinic is offering free treatment for those on a low income and will open between 7.30am and 5pm on Friday and Saturday; the event will take place at the First Presbyterian Church. Appointments will be allocated […]
Study backs the work of dental therapists
There has been some scepticism relating to the work of dental therapists; however, a recent study has backed dental therapists and found that they can make a significant different to oral health provisions, particularly in rural, tribal areas. The study, which was piloted in Alaska, concluded that dental therapists actually made a huge difference to […]
Orphans suffering from poor oral health in Borneo
A leading orthodontist in Borneo has revealed that up to 70 percent of orphaned children suffer from poor oral health and require extensive dental treatment. Dr Noraini Alwi found that 70 percent of the orphans at Kompleks Kebajikan Laila Taib required treatment and only one of them did not have tooth decay. Dr Alwi said […]
Dental experts praise new product
Dental experts in the UK have praised a new product, which has been hailed as the ‘ultimate dentin substitute’. Biodentine is the first biocompatible and bioactive material that can be used in different areas of the tooth to replace damaged dentine; Biodentine can be used in the crown and the root, unlike other dentine substitutes. […]
Rotherham residents urged to sign up with local NHS dentists
The residents of Rotherham are being encouraged to sign up with local dentists by NHS Rotherham. Almost 70 percent of NHS dental practices in the area are currently accepting patients, yet one in five local people have not been to the dentist for more than two years. Ken Wragg, consultant in public health, said that […]
