Posts Tagged ‘dental costs’
NHS introduce new charges for orthodontic treatment
The NHS in Northern Ireland is planning to introduce charges for orthodontic treatment, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The change, which will result in thousands of patients having to pay for their own dental care, has been branded a “tax on children’s smiles” by Alex Easton, a member of the Stormont Health Committee. Under the […]
Jacksonville dentists offer free dental care to local people
A small group of Jacksonville dentists offered their services for free in a special two day clinic, which was set up to help local residents. The dental fair, which has now become an annual event, has proved a great success in the past and this year was no different, with dentists treating more than two […]
Free clinics will remain in operation, despite healthcare reform
The organisers of free dental and healthcare clinics insist their services will remain in operation, despite the predicted changes in the structure of health and dental care following the passing of President Obama’s healthcare reform bill. Free clinics are extremely popular right across America and are usually oversubscribed, with people queuing for hours to get […]
Florida Fairground’s free clinic cancelled
A one-off free dental and health clinic planned for next weekend has been called off, according to organisers. Remote Area Medical was planning to run the two day event at South Florida Fairgrounds in a bid to help people without medical and dental insurance; however, the event has had to be cancelled due to a […]
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
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
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 […]
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; […]
University dean launches new strategy to help patients in rural areas
Dr James Hupp, dean of the East Carolina University Dental School, has addressed members of the Washington Noon Rotary in a bid to improve dental services for rural patients. Dr Hupp is launching a new programme to allow patients from rural areas greater access to dental services by setting up a number of community-service learning […]
Cambridge dentists should not be all about costs
A Cambridgeshire man has said that dental treatment should not be all about expense. Ian Winters, from Eaton Socon, claimed that he was told that he needed to have two teeth repaired by a local cambridge dentist but when he visited the dental wing of his local hospital, Hinchingbrooke, he was told that the teeth […]
