Posts Tagged ‘dental costs’
Cost of dental care soaring in California
New figures have confirmed that the cost of dental care in California is soaring. The latest figures from the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research showed that dental bills cost an average of $813 per person in 2007, which is considerably higher than the national average, which was $643 per patient. Unsurprisingly, as a result […]
Atlantic County introduces new discount dental programme
Residents from Atlantic County are delighted after a new discount dental programme was introduced. The new programme will benefit everyone, regardless of their income, insurance status and age. Residents will now be able to receive dental care for up to half the usual price by paying an annual fee; for less than 60 dollars for […]
Dental costs too high in Jersey
A panel examining dental care in Jersey has concluded that the cost of dental treatment on the island is too high for residents. The Health, Social Security and Housing Scrutiny panel found that dental treatment was too expensive for the average family on Jersey and provided a number of recommendations to make dental care more […]
Dental treatments halved for PRSI patients
The number of treatments available to PRSI patients in Ireland has halved, it has been revealed. Prior to the changes brought about in January, PRSI patients were entitled to free dental check-ups, six monthly clean and polish treatments and discounted extractions and fillings. In January, the Health Service Executive introduced major cuts, which have had […]
North Dakota launches new programme to reduce rates of decay
A new dental health programme has been launched to combat high rates of tooth decay amongst children in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health has joined forces with Bridging the Dental Gap to launch the new campaign, named Seal! North Dakota. The programme will help to ensure that underprivileged children are given sealants […]
Texan dental volunteers heading for Africa
A group of volunteers from Texas are heading to Africa to provide dental care for children in need. The group of missionaries from the New Destiny Christian Fellowship in Odessa, Texas will travel to villages across Algeria to deliver much-needed dental aid. The missionaries will deliver supplies, including toothpaste, dental floss and toothbrushes, to cities […]
Snap-On Smile hits the UK
A new cosmetic dental treatment has hit the UK. In recent years, cosmetic dentistry has become extremely popular and a large number of people have undergone treatment to improve the aesthetic appearance of their smile. Now, a new treatment, the Snap-On Smile, has hit the UK. The Snap-On Smile is an American export, like many […]
Emergency dental cases soar in the UK
Recent figures have revealed that the number of patients seeking emergency dental care has soared by 40 percent in the last decade alone. The figures suggest a significant increase in the number of patients visiting hospital accident and emergency departments for dental treatment and officials have attributed the increase to problems with access to emergency […]
Mission of Mercy to hold free dental clinic in Iowa
Iowa Mission of Mercy will host a free dental clinic for patients who cannot afford dental treatment this weekend. The clinic will offer routine treatments, including fillings, extractions and cleaning treatments, to those who would otherwise go without dental care because they cannot afford it. The clinic will run from 7am to 5pm on Friday […]
North Dakotans postponing dental treatment
A large proportion of North Dakotans are postponing dental appointments and putting off dental treatment as a result of costs, it has been revealed. Rachel Gustafson, a dental hygienist from Valley Community Health Centers, said that the situation was worrying and urged people to attend regular check-ups. The centres offer a sliding scale fee system, […]
