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Dentist helps needy patients due to tunes
A Michigan dentist has decided to help low-income patients after listening to Christmas songs in his car. Dr Timothy Kosinski, of SmileCreator, Bingham Farms, made the decision to offer steep discounts on dental implants to patients who volunteer to take part in his national dental implant training program after he listened to Alvin and the […]
Dentist burglars arrested.
A man and a woman from Anaheim have been arrested in connection with a spate of dental laboratory robberies. Officers arrested 38-year-old Matthew Marchman and Shawna Lerer, 29, both from Costa Mesa, on Sunday 3 January 2010 as they suspect them of stealing precious metals from Dental laboratories. Anaheim police sergeant Rick Martinez said the […]
NHS Warrington varnishes kids ’ teeth
NHS dentists in Warrington are being given varnish and being told to apply it to children’s teeth. The varnish contains fluoride and has been recommended by the NHS to protect local youngster’s teeth from decay. Coating teeth in fluoride varnish can reduce tooth decay by 30 to 40 per cent in many children. Kerry Davis, […]
Tories to allow dentists to fine patients
The Tories have revealed that they would allow dentists to fine patients that consistently missed appointments if they are elected. This new scheme is part of the Conservatives’ wider plan to get people to make extra payments for NHS services despite claiming to be the party of the NHS. Andy Burnham, the government’s health secretary, […]
Magic dentist helps deaf children
A Chicago dentist has decided to use his skill to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing. But don’t worry, Dr Mark Kachube won’t be drilling or filling anybody’s ears he will be using his magical talents instead. The dental-magician is re-establishing a special magic program that has specifically been designed for children […]
ADHA applaud Kellogg Foundation plans
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has declared that it is backing W.K. Kellogg Foundation calls for non-dentist oral health professionals to start providing treatments. The foundation released a report which said that extra training should be provided by the government so that new dental therapists could increase access to dental care for underserved communities. The […]
Three NHS dental clinics open in Pompey
Thousands of dental patients are set to benefit in Portsmouth as three new NHS practices will soon be opening in the city. Operating in the Portsea, Paulsgrove and Hilsea/Copnor areas of the city, the new surgeries are being set up by Best Practice Dental limited after it was awarded a contract by NHS Portsmouth. NHS […]
Dental waiting lists in Scotland lengthen
NHS dentistry waiting lists in Scotland have reached a standstill according to latest figures. Patients are calling on the Scottish government to re-examine oral health care provision after it was revealed that almost 80,000 people are waiting to be registered on the books of Scottish practice’s books and the number doesn’t seem to be decreasing. […]
Robert Pattinson chips tooth with floss
Bryce Dallas Howard has revealed that her ‘Eclipse’ co-star Robert Pattinson chipped a tooth while flossing. Speaking at the premier of her latest film the actress said that Pattinson had said that need to go to the dentist and when he told her why she burst out laughing. Howard also claimed that Pattinson was a […]
Dental hygienist helps South African kids
A dental hygienist from Salisbury has been working hard to provide more than 400 South African children with free dental care. Susan Callaway, 57, of Delmarva Dental Services, has spent the last month travelling around South Africa treating people and learning about the accessibility of its oral health care system. Selected as one of 35 […]
