Posts Tagged ‘dental costs’
Dental college offers free care for victims of domestic violence
The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is offering free dental care for victims of domestic violence. Often, women who have been subjected to violence and abuse have extensive dental problems and many of them have not visited a dentist in several years. Victims are often ashamed and embarrassed about their oral […]
Free dental clinics struggling to cope with demand in the USA
Free dental clinics are struggling to cope with the rising demand, according to organisers. In recent years, free clinics have become increasingly popular, as an increasing number of people are struggling to afford dental treatment. Free clinics run all over America but they are struggling to cater for all those in need. A free health […]
England tops table for dental costs
England is the most expensive country for dental care, according to a recent study. The study was based on the cost of a filling and the results ranged from just 8 Euros in Hungary to 156 Euros, equivalent to £117, in England. The study took the dentist’s time, the cost of materials and X-rays and […]
Surrey dentists host free dental clinic
A team of dentists in Surrey, USA are planning to host a free dental event to help local people this weekend. The event will be held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign, which runs throughout America. Local dentists are joining forces to provide around 200 patients with routine dental treatment free of […]
Rising cost of dental care contributing to poor oral health in Australia
A recent report has revealed that a significant proportion of people in Australia are postponing or cancelling dental appointments because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) survey established that 30 percent of Australians reported that they had postponed dental treatment and 20 percent of people had […]
Dentist celebrates Thanksgiving by hosting free clinic
A dentist from Chilliocothe, Ohio hosted a free dental clinic to celebrate Thanksgiving and bring some holiday cheer to the local community. Dr Bryan Basom hosted a free dental clinic on Wednesday; throughout the day, he offered basic dental care to anyone who walked through the doors of his practice. Dr Basom, from Magnolia Dental, […]
Norton school board gives dental programme the green light
The Norton school board has voted in favour of introducing a dental programme, which will enable children from low income families to benefit from preventative care. Lisa Anderson, the school nurse leader, spoke to the committee last week and urged them to back the plan to introduce a dental programme, which would ensure children from […]
Audit raises concerns over Medicaid spending in Massachusetts
State auditor, A.Joseph DeNucci has raised concerns over Medicaid spending after an audit found that millions of dollars are being wasted every year. The audit found that many claims are being inflated and raised concerns about the possibility of fraudulent claims being made in the state; the audit also found that many claims were unnecessary. […]
Bureaucracy and rising costs dent dentists’ morale
The British Dental Association claims that rising costs and endless administration are denting dentists’ morale in the UK. According to the BDA, a third of dentists say their spirits is either low or very low. Dentists are becoming increasingly disillusioned with their profession as a result of excessive administration, not enough time to provide patients […]
Poor children to benefit from free dental care
Poor children in parts of New Zealand will be given free preventative dental care, it has been announced. John Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands MPP, announced that a programme would be introduced to ensure children from poor families are entitled to free preventative dental treatments. Mr Gerretsen said he was aware that many families struggle […]
