Posts Tagged ‘dental hygienist’
Newry Dental Hygienist Offers Tops In Time For Valentine’s Day
A dental hygienist from Newry is offering oral hygiene tips to help people make sure they are kissable in time for Valentine’s Day. According to the British Dental Association two thirds of people list bad breath as their biggest turn off in a potential partner. Yet bad breath is a common problem. Zara McKibbin, a […]
Shropshire Dentist Issues Gum Disease Warning
A Shropshire dentist has urged people to see a dental hygienist on a regular basis after warning that gum disease can be more dangerous than tooth decay. Dentist, Dr Ashok Jakhu, from Wycherley’s Dental Practice in Newport, warned people that gum disease can be more serious than tooth decay, especially if left untreated for a […]
Dental Nurse Following in Her Father’s Footsteps
Georgia Worsley has her father to thank for her career choice; 18-year-old Georgia decided to train as a dental nurse after being inspired by her dad, John, a dentist. Georgia has already completed her Level 2 and Level 3 dental nursing qualifications and she is nearing the end of her Level 4 award in radiography; […]
Dental duo taking on London Marathon for charity
A dental nurse and a hygienist from Dorset are taking on the London marathon to raise money for charity. Melanie Ward, a dental nurse and Mandy Burley, a dental hygienist, are being joined by their friend Josie for the race, which will take place on the 17th April. Mandy will run for Beating Bowel Cancer […]
Dental hygienists launch board game to aid study
Two dental hygienists from America have launched a board game to help dental hygiene students pass their exams. Karen Isbister and Carrie Clotworthy made up the game when they were studying for their board exams and have now decided to launch the product as a study aid for dental hygiene students. The aim of the […]
New dental training programme set to launch in Jamaica
The University of Technology (UTech) and Canadian dental firm, Marmicon Smiles Solution, have announced a new dental programme, which will provide clinical training for 180 dental students, hygienists and dental assistants. The new clinical attachment programme will be launched in the next two years and will allow students already on dental programmes at the School […]
Rapid City dentists host free clinic for homeless people
Two dentists from Rapid City are offering homeless people free dental care at a monthly clinic held at the Community Health Center in Black Hills. Dentists Chad Carpenter and Joseph Kieffer will host the free clinic on the first Tuesday of every month. So far, two clinics have been held and around 50 homeless patients […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dental school under investigation
An investigation has been launched at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, after a visiting professor expressed concerns about “countless violations” at the facility. Dr Peter Paris said that during his time at the dental school, numerous issues arose and he was concerned by the daily running of the facility. During the course […]
