Posts Tagged ‘dental costs’
Dental tourism booming amongst New Zealanders
Dental tourism is becoming increasingly popular with New Zealanders, with thousands of people choosing to go abroad for dental treatment in a bid to save money. Dental tours to Thailand have become particularly popular, with dental tourists choosing to combine dental treatment with an exotic escape; prices in Thailand are up to 65 percent cheaper […]
New dental centre opens to help low income families
A new dental facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin, will be dedicated to the care of those from low income families, it has been announced. The new Family Dental Center at Marshfield Clinic will provide much-needed care for those who are disadvantaged and struggling to afford dental care. The clinic recently received funding from both the American […]
Report suggests children are not visiting the dentist regularly
A report has revealed that almost half of school-aged children in West Virginia do not see a dentist on a regular basis. The statistics, which were published by the Center for Rural Health, also showed that 43 percent of children had untreated decay. The report reflects findings across the USA, with an increasing number of […]
Chicago mother involved in pay dispute with dentist
A mother from Chicago has been told that she must pay for outstanding treatments before a dentist will remove her son’s braces. Esperanza Perez has three teenage children, all of whom have been treated for orthodontic problems. Both of her daughters had their braces taken off last year; however, when Ms Perez took her son […]
Mobile dental unit gives Rockingham residents something to smile about
A mobile dental unit will visit Rockingham Housing Society to provide dental care for local residents. The Friendly Neighbourhood Dental Van is set to visit the area on Tuesday and Wednesday and residents are invited to book appointments. The mobile unit started visiting Rockingham in 2002 after local dentist, Dr Gregory Abrams, realised that children […]
Building underway at Michigan dental clinic
Construction has started on a new dental clinic in Hillsdale, Michigan. The new dental office, which will open in the St Joseph Community Health Agency offices in Care Drive will serve patients covered by Medicaid, Mi-Child and Delta Health Kids, as well as children from low income families. The clinic will employ nine members of […]
Dental clinic targets the ‘working poor’
A dental clinic in Middlesex County is targeting the working poor. Problems with access to dental care are well documented amongst those with a low income and the homeless; however, dentists have revealed that a large number of families with an average income are struggling to afford dental treatment. Many families earn more than the […]
Florida mobile dentist helps the poor
The Florida Baptist Mobile Dental Unit, a custom-made dentist clinic on wheels, has been moving across the state to offer free dental check-ups and oral care for those unable to afford it. The forty foot long bus, which is prepared with sterilisation and x-ray equipment, has visited over thirty neighbourhoods across the state to offer […]
Leamington dentist warns patients against getting treatment abroad
A Leamington dentist has warned his patients against having dental treatment abroad. Roy Dixon, from the Augusta Dental Centre, said that an increasing number of holidaymakers are being approached by representatives from dental clinics and practices during their holiday. Dixon says that tourists are being targeted by dentists, who are using low prices and glossy […]
Coalition set to increase funding for Indigenous dental services
The Coalition in Australia has announced a pledge of 54 million dollars to support the Indigenous population. Senator Nigel Scullion, the Indigenous affairs spokesman has travelled to Alice Springs to unveil the new policy. The party has promised to spend the money on tackling unemployment, improving dental services and providing better education. Several studies and […]
