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Welsh dentists told to throw away millions of unused bilingual papers
Dentists in Wales have been instructed to throw away millions of unused bilingual papers in a bid to improve efficiency and increase storage. Forms in Wales currently come with either Welsh or English instructions and the forms are A5 size; the new forms will now be A4 size with a perforated strip across the middle […]
Dental and prescription charges set to increase in the Isle of Man
Isle of Wight Health Minister, David Anderson, has announced plans to increase dental and prescription charges from September onwards. The current charges of £3.25 per item for prescription medications and £15.50 for routine dental examinations will increase to £3.85 and £16.50 respectively; the charges have been set the same levels since 2006. Mr Anderson will […]
Hornsey dentist keeps her job despite being ‘a risk to patients’
A dentist from Hornsey has been allowed to keep her job, despite being told she was a ‘risk to patients’ health’ by the General Dental Council. Maryam Ashrafi, a 42 year old dentist, appeared in front of the General Dental Council following complaints from a patient, who accused the dentist of leaving her looking “like […]
Patients forced to make alternative arrangements following NHS cuts
Sixty patients have been forced to make alternative arrangements following NHS cuts in Barnet. The cuts, which have been made as a result of “financial pressures”, have forced patients to find alternative places to receive treatment following the closure of the Dental Access Centre at Edgeware Community Hospital. The dental centre was closed on Monday. […]
Dentist arrested on suspicion of fraud
A dentist from Bury has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. Omer Butt was arrested following a police investigation, which uncovered a plot to defraud the NHS. Two other men were also arrested and the three suspects were all questioned yesterday and held in custody overnight. Police are also searching a number of addresses in […]
New programme set to boost children’s oral health
A new programme will tackle poor oral health and promote good dental health amongst children in Oregon. The South Coast Children’s Dental Health Initiative will be launched as part of a collaborative effort by Coos County Public Health and Oregon Community Foundation. The South Coast Leadership Council has been awarded a grant of $500,000 in […]
A quarter of Californian children have never been to the dentist
A study has revealed that 1 in 4 Californian children have never been to visit a dentist. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and the California Healthcare Foundation, was published in the Health Affairs journal this month. The project focused on dental health amongst children under […]
Two new dental practices due to open in Dumfries
Two new dental practices are set to open in the town of Dumfries, it has been announced. Health officials have revealed that the former post office on Great King Street will now be converted into a dental surgery, along with another new surgery, which will open on Castle Street. The Blue Door NHS Family Dental […]
Americans flock to Mexico for cut price dental treatment
Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for dental tourists from America. Mexico is an attractive option for American patients due to the proximity to the US border and the lower cost of treatment; simply stepping over the border into Mexico can save you up to 50 percent of the prices quoted in the USA. […]
Free dental products for patients who give up smoking
Dentists in Deal and Dover have promised to give patients who manage to give up smoking free dental products. The programme is being run in conjunction with NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent’s Stop Smoking Service; so far, ten dental practices have agreed to participate. Smoking is a major contributor to serious health conditions, including several […]
