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Prescription charges and dental fees to remain the same

Prescription charges and dental fees to remain the same

The National Health Department has announced the prescription and dental charges will be frozen at the same rates as 2009. The price freeze will come as welcome news for consumers and patients, who are struggling to afford medical and dental care in light of the recent turbulent economic times. The prescription charge will remain at […]


Free clinic opens its doors to patients in Maine

Free clinic opens its doors to patients in Maine

The Biddeford Dental Wellness Center has finally opened its doors to patients after more than two years of fundraising and planning. The Center will offer free clinics to residents in the area that do not have dental insurance and consequently cannot afford treatment. The Center will run in conjunction with the Biddeford Free Clinic. A […]


Champion jockey shows off new set of pearly whites

Champion jockey shows off new set of pearly whites

Grand National winner, Liam Treadwell showed off a dazzling new set of pearly whites, having undergone days of cosmetic dental treatment. The jockey had become famous for his teeth following an interview with BBC sport correspondent, Claire Balding after winning last year’s Grand National. During the interview after the race, Ms Balding encouraged the shy […]


Dentist found not guilty in sexual assault case

Dentist found not guilty in sexual assault case

A Lincoln dentist has been cleared of allegations of sexual assault on four female patients. Adrian Heath, a 44 year old dentist, who had also previously stood as a candidate for the Liberal Democrat Party, was accused of assaulting four female patients during a period of time between November 2007 and August 2008. The former […]


Retirees should budget around $250,000 for health care

Retirees should budget around $250,000 for health care

A retired couple should be budgeting around $250,000 for dental and health care, according to a report which is due to be published next week by Fidelity Investments. The figure of a quarter of a million dollars is a projection that is based on a retired couple that have a Medicare policy; the study also […]


Florida dentist helps patients to relax

Florida dentist helps patients to relax

Most people experience a degree of anxiety when faced with going to the dentist so new measures to help patients relax are always welcome. Statistics have revealed that a shocking 75 percent of people suffer from dental anxiety. Dr Aurel Chebanu, a dentist from Plantation, Florida has taken these figures into account and is now […]


Health Reform Bill will bring significant changes to dental provision

Health Reform Bill will bring significant changes to dental provision

The historic vote that took place yesterday at Congress could have radical implications for millions of dental patients across America. President Obama has been campaigning tirelessly for changes in healthcare and insurance since he was elected; yesterday, his prayers were answered and the bill was passed by the narrowest of margins. The health reform package […]


Budget cuts in British Columbia will affect thousands of underprivileged kids

Budget cuts in British Columbia will affect thousands of underprivileged kids

The Government in British Columbia has announced budget cuts, which will affect a programme that offers underprivileged children valuable dental care. The cuts in funding will mean that preventive services for children from low-income families, will be halved; a measure that will have serious implications for their dental health in the future. Preventive services have […]


Irish dentists angered by budget cuts

Irish dentists angered by budget cuts

A huge decrease in state funding will have serious implications for patients, according to representatives from the Irish Dental Association. The budget cuts will affect patients that use the medical card dental scheme, which is designed to offer reduced rate dental care. In 2009 the state offered 86 million Euros for the medical card scheme; […]


Clinic for underprivileged children faces closure

Clinic for underprivileged children faces closure

A clinic that helps thousands of disadvantaged children is facing closure. The San Gabriel Foundation for Dental Health clinic, which is held at the Hacienda La Puente School for adults in San Gabriel Valley, currently offers care to thousands of children that have no insurance and cannot afford dental care. However, the clinic is now […]