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Parents support back to school dental exams
A survey has revealed that the majority of parents in the USA support back to school dental examinations for children. The Oral Health America survey found that 63 percent of parents believe it is important to take their children for a routine check-up before the start of the new academic year. The results also showed […]
Volunteers host free dental event in Michigan
A team of volunteers will host a free three hour event to raise awareness of oral health in Michigan. Dental professionals from the Muskegon District Dental Society will be joined by students from Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College to host a fair to improve access to oral healthcare in Muskegon. During the […]
Dentists prepare for Halloween holiday
Dentists across America are preparing for one of the biggest holidays of the year, Halloween. Halloween is notoriously popular in America and many families go to great lengths to celebrate; however, for dentists it can be a worrying time as children often consume large amounts of sweet, sugary foods, which could harm their teeth. In […]
21 Scottish dentists earn more than £300,000 per year
Figures have revealed that 21 Scottish dentists earned more than £300,000 treating NHS patients last year. The average wage for an NHS dentist was just under £90,000 last year; however, 21 earned more than £300,000 and 20 earned between £250,000 and £300,000. Some politicians from the opposition have criticised the wages and questioned NHS spending; […]
Dentist struck off for offering discount treatment in return for sexual favours
A dentist has been struck off the General Dentistry Council register after being found guilty of offering discount dental treatment in return for sexual favours. Milan Shah, a 43 year old dentist of Indian origin, was working in St Albans when the incident occurred. Shah told Chamelle Courtney, a married mother of five, that he […]
Government adviser slams patients who neglect oral hygiene
A government adviser has criticised patients who neglect oral hygiene and advised the NHS to refuse treatment for people who do not look after their teeth and continue to damage their oral health by consuming large amounts of sugary foods and drinks. Professor Jimmy Steele, Professor and Head of the School of Oral Health Services […]
Americans flocking to the dentist for new ‘must have’ look
In recent years, America has been associated with an ultra white, ultra healthy looking Hollywood style smile but now a trend has emerged and thousands of Americans are visiting their dentist in a bid to stay on course with the fashion pack. Getting a gap between the teeth is now the fastest growing cosmetic dental […]
High school students benefitting from free dental care
High school students from Buena Vista High School in Michigan received free dental care as part of an event to raise awareness of oral health. The event was organised by nursing students from the Saginaw Valley State University; the students visit the school every six months to offer treatment to students and talk to them […]
New Zealand government stepping up campaign for good oral health
The New Zealand government has invested a significant amount of money in oral health and the effects are starting to show. In recent years, the government has stepped up the campaign to boost oral health amongst children and figures show that their efforts are starting to pay off. Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed an […]
NHS Tayside investigating dental patient care
NHS Tayside is examining dental patient care because a man was forced to spend nine days in hospital following a tooth removal procedure. The case has been inspected by the Scottish ombudsman and representatives from the service have asked the health board to apologise to the patient. The patient had a wisdom tooth extracted at […]
