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St Albans dentist accused of seducing married patient
A dentist from St Albans is facing a General Dental Council hearing after a female patient accused him of trying to seduce her. A female patient claims Milan Shah, from Alexander House Practice, made a series of phone calls to her, pestering her to be with him and encouraging her to leave her husband. Mr […]
Free dental clinic helps hundreds
A one-off free dental clinic has helped hundred of patients in Lansing, Michigan. The eight hour event took place at the CareFree Dental Clinic yesterday; during the course of the event, almost $50,000 dollars worth of free emergency dental treatment was given to patients in need. The emergency clinic was set up to treat patients […]
Isle of Man health officials appeal for public opinion
Officials from the Department of Health have appealed to the public to give their opinion on a new oral health strategy. Children in the Isle of Man have very poor standards of oral health in comparison to other areas in the UK and health officials have put together a 30 page document outlining various programmes […]
Man charged with practising illegal dentistry
A man has been charged after investigations revealed that he was running three dental offices without a valid license. Police were tipped off by a patient, who suffered at the hands of the dentist when he broke her dentures; she said she had asked him a number of questions including whether he had a license […]
Standards of dental health declining amongst Australian children
Children as young as four years old are facing extensive dental work due to severe dental health problems, it has been revealed. Dentists across Australia are reporting a worrying trend, which involves very young children requiring complex dental work to repair damaged teeth or extract rotten teeth. Some children are even being given intravenous antibiotics […]
Children missing school due to dental problems
Millions of hours of school time are being missed as a direct result of dental health problems, according to the U.S Surgeon General. According to the Surgeon General, more than 50 million hours are missed as a direct result of children requiring medical attention for dental health issues, including tooth decay and gum disease. The […]
Kentucky children required to attend dental examinations
Children in Kentucky will be required by law to show evidence of a dental examination before January 1st of the year they enter school. The new measure has been put in place to try and improve standards of oral health amongst children and encourage parents to take their children for regular dental examinations. Mike Porter, […]
Dentist gives rowing club something to smile about
Members of Warrington Rowing Club are celebrating after they were given a brand new rowing boat by Gavin Laidlaw from Dental Solutions in Lymm. The new boat was unveiled on the same day as the team celebrated 15 wins at the annual regatta on the River Mersey. The new boat will be named ‘Smile Like […]
Dental school under investigation
An investigation has been launched at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, after a visiting professor expressed concerns about “countless violations” at the facility. Dr Peter Paris said that during his time at the dental school, numerous issues arose and he was concerned by the daily running of the facility. During the course […]
Residents in uproar over plans for dental surgery
Residents of Oxfordshire town, Wantage are in uproar after plans were revealed to turn a closed chapel into a new dental practice. Local people had been planning to convert the disused chapel into a performing arts centre; however, plans have been approved to turn the chapel into a new NHS surgery. Dental firm Rodericks are […]
