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Eastchester gets new eco-friendly dental practice
A brand new, state of the art, eco-friendly dental practice has opened in the town of Eastchester in Westchester County, New York. Dr Joseph Manzi, who has lived in the town for the last thirty years, set up the practice after recognising that there was a need for an eco-friendly, modern dental surgery in the […]
Coalition set to increase funding for Indigenous dental services
The Coalition in Australia has announced a pledge of 54 million dollars to support the Indigenous population. Senator Nigel Scullion, the Indigenous affairs spokesman has travelled to Alice Springs to unveil the new policy. The party has promised to spend the money on tackling unemployment, improving dental services and providing better education. Several studies and […]
Rotherham patients concerned about infection
A number of patients in Rotherham have contacted their local Primary Care Trust after it was revealed that a local dentist was being investigated in connection with failing to use sterile instruments and keep his surgery clean. Mohammed Siddiqui hit the headlines recently because investigators were concerned about the lack of cleanliness in the surgery; […]
Court blocks dentists’ plea to save free dental treatment
The High Court has blocked a plea from a group of 25 dentists to stop the Health Service Executive from scrapping free dental care for medical card holders. The group of dentists applied for an injunction against the HSE changing their contracts; in January, it was announced that budget cuts would be introduced and medical […]
Aspen Dental joins forces with Oral Health America to boost dental health
One of America’s largest dental providers, Aspen Dental, has joined forces with Oral Health America to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health amongst adults. Oral Health America will team up with Aspen Dental to celebrate the Fall for Smiles campaign from the 20th to 24th September. More than 250 dental offices in […]
Dentist suspended because his English isn’t good enough
A dentist from Dumfries has been suspended by the local NHS board because his English is not good enough. Onofrio Brancato, an Italian who qualified in Bologna in 1985, has been suspended because he failed to prove that his spoken English was good enough. NHS Dumfries and Galloway confirmed the suspension, saying that the dentist […]
Researchers warn against medical and dental tourism
Medical researchers have warned people against medical tourism after it was revealed that a new ‘superbug’ has made its way to the UK. Yesterday, it was reported that a superbug, which is highly resistant to antibiotics, has arrived in the UK. So far, thirty seven cases have been recorded but scientists say the bug has […]
Dental board warned about register blunder five years ago
Following the revelation that the Scottish health board had been paying out thousands of pounds of deceased patients in the press yesterday, a retired dentist has announced that the board was warned about problems with the register five years ago. Yesterday, a report in the Press and Journal revealed that the health board had been […]
Dental Implant maker’s stocks falling fast
The Swiss dental implant manufacturer Nobel Biocare is set to fall to it’s lowest stock market standing in eighteen months, and is close to being taken over by rivals Straumann. The company has struggled over the last year as patients are seemingly avoiding complicated dental treatments, and the group’s eleven percent fall in shares have […]
US dentists launch ‘Smile Pink’ Campaign
A new campaign in the United States has recently been launched, achieved by the support of over 500 dentists in the country, to help aid in the awareness and detection of breast cancer. The campaign will offer the chance for people to wear a Pink Swarovski Crystal on their tooth, or multiple teeth, in order […]
