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Free clinic gives children something to smile about

Free clinic gives children something to smile about

A free clinic has given children a reason to smile in Jackson County. The clinic, which opened yesterday, welcomed children who would normally struggle to see a dentist because their parents can’t afford dental treatment and they don’t have insurance plans. The clinic was run by Barnes Family Dentistry and was supported by the Boys […]


Filey couple struggling to get NHS care

Filey couple struggling to get NHS care

An elderly couple from Filey are struggling to find an NHS dentist after they were refused from their local practice. Eunice and Jack Fox, who are both pensioners, recently sought help from the Filey Dental Care Centre after they decided to stop visiting their private dentist on the grounds that they couldn’t afford to pay […]


Waiting lists fall in Scarborough

Waiting lists fall in Scarborough

Health officials have revealed that recent initiatives to cut waiting lists in the Scarborough area have been successful. Just a few weeks ago, at the end of March, there were lengthy waiting lists in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale, with around 1,500 people waiting to join an NHS dental register. In the past, Scarborough has made […]


Scottish children’s teeth simply the best

Scottish children’s teeth simply the best

A study has shown that Scottish primary school children are enjoying better dental health than ever before. The study, which was conducted by the 2009 Dental Inspection Programme, found that levels of decay amongst children in primary seven were lower than ever. The results of the study showed that 64 percent of the participants had […]


India offers affordable orthodontic care

India offers affordable orthodontic care

In the era of dental tourism, India has emerged as a popular destination for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment is primarily concerned with improving the positioning and alignment of the teeth and jaw joint and can make a huge difference to the appearance of an individual. There are now several orthodontic treatments available to dental patients; […]


Hygienists aiming to encourage better oral health

Hygienists aiming to encourage better oral health

Dental hygienists in Invercargill, New Zealand, have been stepping up the campaign to improve oral health across the region. The number of dental hygienists in New Zealand is increasing year on year and many part-time staff are becoming full-time members of the dental team. Dental hygiene is an extremely important part of oral healthcare and […]


New surgery set to create 8,000 new NHS places

New surgery set to create 8,000 new NHS places

A new dental practice is set to open in Fareham, according to NHS Hampshire. The new practice will create places for around eight thousand patients and ease pressure on existing dentists in the area. Details of the location and opening date of the new surgery have yet to be revealed by NHS Hampshire, who say […]


Experts divided over reliability of thyroid cancer study

Experts divided over reliability of thyroid cancer study

Dental experts are divided over the relevance and reliability of a study which found that regular dental x-rays increased the risk of thyroid cancer. The study, which was conducted by researchers in England in conjunction with a team in Kuwait, found that having ten or more dental X-rays increases the risk of developing thyroid cancer […]


Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month

Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month

Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been celebrating National Smile Month by carrying out dental check-ups on animals at the zoo. Most of the animals have monthly check-ups and some also undergo regular cleaning treatments. According to Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said that routine dental checks were an important part of the animals’ care; Mr Suddock […]


Study suggests many patients ignore the symptoms of oral cancer

Study suggests many patients ignore the symptoms of oral cancer

A new study has found that many patients ignore the early warning signs of oral cancer. The study, which involved young mouth cancer patients in Scotland, found that most patients ignored the symptoms of oral cancer, even though they knew about the dangers associated with oral cancer. Many of the patients said that they didn’t […]