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Augusta dentist named as new ADA spokesperson
An August dentists has been named as the American Dental Association’s new spokesperson on pediatric dentistry. Dr Jonathan Shenkin was picked for the job because of his expertise in the field and high public profile. The 38-year-old dentist said that he felt honored and excited by his employment and said his main responsibility would now […]
Dentists: ‘Clean teeth can prevent flu’
Oral health professionals have said that clean teeth can prevent flu from spreading. California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) claims that good oral health habits can stop the H1N1 flu virus being spread. The association is encouraging parents to teach their kids to brush their teeth correctly as this is more likely to kill the virus […]
Boost helps dentists serve 10,000 more NHS patients
Ten thousand new patients will now be able to receive NHS dental treatment thanks to three practices opening in Derby. Seven dentists will be working at the practices to serve patients in Darley Abbey, Chaddesden, Spondon, and the city as part of a new £300,000 investment by the NHS. Two of the clinics have already […]
Rugby players are mouth guard ambassadors for kids
Plymouth Albion rugby players are telling youngsters to wear mouth guards. The club has teamed-up with the Peninsula Dental School in a scheme which aims to protect kids who participate in contact sports. The players will take up the role of mouth guard ambassadors and will be tackling the issue at rugby, boxing and hockey […]
AGD awards Californian dentist top prize
The Academy of General Dentistry has awarded Dr Aria Irvani a Mastership Award for his excellent commitment to dental education. Orange County-based Dr Irvani was presented with the prize at the academy’s (AGD) commencement celebration in Baltimore, Maryland. The Mastership Award is AGD’s highest honor and it has only been awarded to less than one […]
Domestic violence victim gets new smile thanks to scheme
Thanks to a new scheme a victim of domestic violence is getting her teeth repaired for free. Ten years ago Lucretia Williams from Humboldt Park, Chicago, lost two front teeth from her bottom jaw after she was attacked by her husband. Now she is finally getting her smile fixed thanks to the national Give Back […]
Dental surgery tells patients to go private
A dental clinic surgery is being investigated after its workers advised NHS patients to switch to a private insurance scheme. The local NHS visited Westbury Park practice, Clayton, Staffordshire, twice after NHS patients complained to the Primary Care Trust (PCT). The PCT currently pay Westbury Park to carry out 20,000 NHS treatments a year, but […]
BDA awards Peterborough clinic Good Practice gong
The British Dental Association has named Peterborough Dental Access Centre the Good Practice Scheme’s Practice-of-the-Year. The association (BDA) presented the centre (PDAC) with the award on Sunday 29 November 2009 at the fourth annual BDA Honours and Awards Dinner in London. The prize, which can only be won by affiliates of the BDA’s Good Practice […]
NJ state want dental recruits from diverse communities
The two major New Jersey organizations are encouraging youngsters from diverse communities to become dentists. The New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) and the Department of Health and Senior Services (DoH) are teaming up to call on students from ethnic minority groups to pursue a career in oral health. Health Commissioner Heather Howard said that the […]
ADA sets up program for needy areas
The American Dental Association has joined forces with Temple University to help underserved communities. The association (ADA) and the university are working together to install Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) in areas in Philidelpia where many people have limited access to oral health care. CDHCs will work as members of a community dental health team […]
