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Care credit cards under investigation in the USA
An investigation into healthcare credit cards has been launched by Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo said he had been forced to act after receiving hundreds of complaints from consumers. A large number of patients said they had been convinced to sign up for dental and health care credit cards after being persuaded that they were […]
Scottish health minister rejects plans to scrap free care for the wealthy
Scottish Health Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has rejected Alex Salmond’s plans to scrap free benefits for wealthy people. Alex Salmond, the Scottish First Minister, said that he is considering scrapping free eye tests and dental check-ups for wealthier people in a bid to reduce government spending. The Scottish NHS will continue to receive money from the […]
Dentist faces being struck off after flouting hygiene regulations
A dentist from Sheffield could be struck off after it was revealed that he flouted hygiene regulations in order to maximise profits. Mohammed Siddiqui, from High Green, may lose his right to practice after it was found that he used old syringes and rusty instruments and examined and treated patients without wearing gloves at his […]
Herpes virus used to treat cancer
Doctors have successfully used a genetically modified strand of the herpes virus to treat cases of mouth, head and neck cancer. The virus, which is commonly associated with cold sores, was genetically modified by scientists so that it would multiply inside cancerous cells and remain the same in healthy cells. The cold sore virus (known […]
Dentist suspends treatment as Road Rage hearing continues
Shaun Edwards, a dentist from Sneyd Green, has decided he will not treat any more patients either privately or on the NHS until the future of his career is decided. Mr. Edwards is being investigated by the General Dental Council after a road rage incident lead to him receiving a suspend jail sentence for an […]
Dental Equipment Company announces healthy figures
Sirona Dental Systems, a manufacturer of dental equipment, announced it’s latest quarterly figures on Tuesday showing healthy results. The third quarterly figures for 2010 showed a rise in income and increase in shares as much as 11%. The figures are said to have been ‘better than expected’ according to analysts. The third quarter review, which […]
Sioux health centre offers reduced rate dental examinations
A health centre in Sioux is hosting a one-off event, which will provide children with free screenings and discounted dental examinations. The Greater Sioux Community Health Center is inviting local children to attend the event on the 18th August; dental screenings will be provided free of charge and back to school examinations will be offered […]
Police charge unlicensed dentist
Police have charged a man with practising dentistry without a license. Mario Alfredo Pacheco was arrested by police after investigations and subsequent raids were carried out on a property on Grand Avenue in Oakland, California. Pacheco treated patients illegally at the surgery between 2006 and 2009. The bogus dentist targeted those with low incomes and […]
Demand for free dental care increasing in Pennsylvania
A free clinic in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is being swamped by growing demand for free dental treatment. The Volunteers in Medicine Free Health Clinic has been running for eight months and staff have experienced a rapid growth in the number of patients coming to them for free dental care. The clinic has treated hundreds of people […]
Free clinic set to benefit South Carolina residents
A free dental clinic will be held in the town of Greenville this weekend. The Dental Access Days clinic is specifically for adult patients and is open to all residents in Upstate South Carolina. The clinics are run every year and this year’s event will take place on Friday the 6th and Saturday 7th August […]
