Posts Tagged ‘Dental implants’
Californian dentist files lawsuit against Nobel Biocare
A dentist from California is suing Nobel Biocare, a Swiss company that manufactures dental implants. Jason Yamada is acting on behalf of a number of dentists and their patients; in a 26 page file, Yamada’s lawyers listed the complaints of a number of dentists and patients and stated that Nobel Biocare had manufactured faulty and […]
Swiss corporation Euroteknika make UK non-NHS dental implants affordable
Swiss corporation, Euroteknika’s, and their research and development department have introduced a new dental implant system called Universal +, otherwise known as the “Branemark System” after more than fifteen years research conducted by Professor Branemark in implantology. The benefit of the Universal + implant system in the UK is that it is provided at an […]
Saskatchewan set to expand dental coverage
The provincial government of Saskatchewan has announced that it will expand dental coverage in the area. Recently, the state’s policy came under fire when Dale Regel was faced with a bill for $15,000 following an operation to remove a tumour from his jawbone; according to legislation the government were not obliged to help out financially, […]
Experts raise concerns over general dental work
Dental experts have raised concerns over a lack of skills amongst general dentists. The criticism comes in light of the increase in replacing damaged or decayed teeth with artificial new ones, rather than trying to save the original tooth by means of complex root surgery. Dr Julian Webber, former president of the British Endodontic Society, […]
Smile Centre UK set to donate implants for snooker legend
The Smile Centre UK has offered to donate dental implants to former snooker champion Alex Higgins. The amazing donation comes in the light of shocking images in the press, showing Higgins looking gaunt and ill; the former champion has been surviving on a diet of baby food following a lengthy battle with throat cancer. Treatment […]
Friends of snooker legend Higgins campaign for money for vital op
Friends of Alex Higgins, former snooker world champion, are campaigning and fundraising in order to raise money for a potentially life-saving operation. Higgins, now 61, has battled throat cancer for many years and has lost his teeth as a consequence of radiotherapy. Friends say he now lives on a diet of baby food and is […]
Leamington practice welcomes dental implant expert
Leamington’s newest practice has welcomed a dental implant expert to the team. Dr Sven Erik Steinborn will join the team at Augusta Dental Centre and will work alongside Roy Dixon, President of the British Society of Dental Surgery and former Harley Street dentist. Dr Steinborn, who was born in Germany, is an expert in the […]
Lil Wayne has eight root canals
Do you remember when Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported that Lil Wayne had his prison sentencing hearing postponed because he needed dental work? Well there was a very good reason for the delay. Reports have suggested that Wayne had to undergo eight root canals in one session on Tuesday 16 February 2010. The rapper from New […]
