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Children’s dental clinic set for expansion
A dental clinic, which provides dental care for foster children, is set to expand. The Ingleburn dental clinic has been given a grant, which will enable it to expand its services. At the moment, the clinic opens out of hours to provide care for foster children. The grant will enable the clinic to open during […]
US survey confirms struggle to afford dental treatment
A recent survey has revealed that a large proportion of American people are struggling to afford the cost of dental treatment. The AARP Closer Look June survey confirmed that 60 percent of people over the age of 45 who earn less than $25,000 per year are finding it increasingly difficult to afford both medical and […]
Bangalore dentists go green
Dentists in Bangalore have vowed to try and promote eco-friendly dentistry. A number of dentists are concentrating on turning their clinics into ‘green’ zones, by trying to eliminate waste, conserve energy and recycle paper and plastic. Dr Asish Shetty, a professor at the Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences, said that current practices are producing a […]
Australian government announces policies to improve oral health
The new Australian government has announced that new measures will be introduced to improve access to dental services across the country. Julia Gillard has announced possible new strategies to raise standards of oral health across the nation. Oral health has become a key policy, as the Labour party were forced to agree to radical new […]
Designers don’t mind the gap
Designers at New York Fashion Week have revealed a surprising trend: the gappy smile. Most people are used to reading about must-have items and new colour and style trends following the numerous fashion shows which make up fashion week. However, this time, it is the models’ gappy smiles that have got people’s tongues wagging. In […]
Washington children set to benefit from visiting dental team
Children in Washington will benefit from a visiting dental team in October. The team, from New York University College of Dentistry will visit the Machias area in October; during the week, they will provide dental care to hundreds of children and adults. The event is being coordinated by the Washington County Children’s Program in conjunction […]
Bangalore dentists encourage parents to look after their children’s teeth
Dentists working in Bangalore have appealed to parents to take care of their children’s teeth. Dentists are worried about standards of oral health amongst the city’s children, as a large proportion of children have untreated dental decay and gum problems. Despite numerous warnings and campaigns, dentists feel that the message is not getting through to […]
Traverse Health Clinic helps the uninsured
A dental programme at the Traverse Health Clinic is helping to provide oral healthcare for hundreds of people without dental insurance. Rene Louchart, the director of dental health at the clinic, said that the number of people without dental insurance is increasing all the time, leaving many people without the means to pay for dental […]
Neglecting oral hygiene contributes to heart failure
Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland have revealed that neglecting oral hygiene could lead to heart failure. The research team joined forces with researchers from Bristol University; the results of the study show that poor oral hygiene can cause blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The findings of […]
Dental experts offer parents advice
Parents are constantly bombarded with advice and information about what to feed their kids, how to put them to bed and how to keep them safe and healthy; however, even the most health-conscious parents may be giving their children foods and drinks that may be damaging their teeth. For many years now, there has been […]
