Posts Tagged ‘Check ups’
Bolton Dental Patients waiting 2 Years between Check-ups
Recent figures show that almost half of dental patients in Bolton have not seen a dentist for two years. The figures also show that the number of people visiting an NHS dentist has decreased. The statistics, from the NHS Information Centre, show that the proportion of adults in the borough that have seen a dentist […]
Australians avoiding the Dentist due to Cost
A recent report has revealed that a growing number of Australians are avoiding going to the dentist because they cannot afford dental treatment. The report, which is due to be released today, has been compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. According to the figures, one third of Australians avoided going to the […]
Dental expert offers advice for parents
Dental expert, Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has offered tips and advice for parents. Dr Carter has outlined three key points for improving oral health in the family; firstly, Dr Carter advised parents to supervise their children so that they ensure that kids brush their teeth for two minutes […]
Waikato mobile dental unit heads to Christchurch
One of Waikato’s mobile dental units is heading south to Christchurch to help provide dental care while repairs are made to the dental department of Canterbury District Health Board’s hospital. The mobile unit will be stationed in the Christchurch area for three months; the dental department at the hospital was badly damaged by the earthquake […]
