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Irish dentists urge health officials to evaluate cuts
Irish dentists are appealing to the Health Service Executive to evaluate the impact of dental scheme cuts. In January cuts were made to the PRSI and Medical Card schemes, affecting thousands of people. Medical card holders used to be entitled to free routine dental care; however, the HSE announced that cuts would be made and […]
Jailed Stourbridge dentist’s fraud haul unknown
The extent of a jailed dentist’s fraudulent activity remains unknown after police revealed that a large proportion of the activity had been cleverly disguised and concealed. Jas Bachada and his colleague, Ikhlaq Hussain were jailed after fellow workers raised suspicions of fraud and started to gather evidence against the two men. On one occasion, a […]
Dental team making a difference in Tanzania
A team of dental staff are raising money to make a difference in Tanzania. The team from Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate, are working hard to raise money to help poor people in Tanzania. Currently, oral health can be a matter of life and death in the country and people die every day from […]
Dentist suspended for filming women
A dentist who used a hidden camera to film two young females undressing has been suspended. Warren Gater, a 32 year old dentist from Dorset, was caught out after one of his victims noticed him acting suspiciously and fidgeting with his jacket. Mr Gater, who has recently married, was recording women changing and then uploading […]
Dental school invites children to visit museum
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is inviting children to visit the Museum of Dentistry to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month. The school will offer tours to children from kindergarten to third grade in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and encourage children to take good care of their […]
Dental nurses react angrily to fee increase
Dental nurses have reacted angrily after the General Dental Council announced it was increasing the annual registration fee. The fee will increase to £120 per year from July next year. President of the British Association of Dental Nurses, Sue Bruckel, said that she was outraged by the announcement. The average wage for a dental nurse […]
Maine residents set to vote on dental bond
Residents in Maine are preparing to vote on a 5 million dollar bond to improve dental care services in the state. The bond would be used to improve access to affordable services, create more dental clinics and build a dental school in Maine. Currently, there is a shortage of dentists, especially in the north of […]
Dental care cuts risk of heart disease in older women
A new study has added to the evidence supporting oral health as an indicator of general health. The study, which has recently been published online and is due to be published in print in Health Economics in the near future, found that older women who attend regular dental appointments are a third less likely to […]
Parents sue dentist after their son swallows a dental instrument
The parents of a young boy are suing a dentist because they believe their son swallowed a dental instrument during a dental examination. Juhlia and Shane Nelson have filed a lawsuit against Dr Gloria Phillips; they believe their young son, Kayne, swallowed a piece of a dental instrument during a routine examination. The incident was […]
Dentists jailed for scamming NHS patients
Two dentists from the West Midlands have been jailed after they were found guilty of scamming NHS patients. Ikhlaq Hussain, 38 and Jaspal Bachada, 37 were charged with fraud after it was revealed they were charging NHS patients private rates; the dentists advertised for NHS patients but charged patients much higher rates over a four […]
