Posts Tagged ‘dental insurance’
Americans heading overseas for dental treatment
The rising cost of dental treatment in America is forcing an increasingly large number of Americans to consider having treatment abroad. Dental treatment is becoming more expensive in the USA and many people cannot afford basic treatments, let alone costly cosmetic treatments. Even those with dental insurance are struggling to cope with the cost of […]
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 […]
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 […]
High school students benefitting from free dental care
High school students from Buena Vista High School in Michigan received free dental care as part of an event to raise awareness of oral health. The event was organised by nursing students from the Saginaw Valley State University; the students visit the school every six months to offer treatment to students and talk to them […]
Poor struggling to find dental care in America
It is becoming increasingly difficult for poor people to find dental care in America, a retired dentist has revealed. Dr Holly Schweiger, from the New Life Mission Clinic, said that poor people are being actively discriminated against in many areas of the country. Dr Schweiger, from Kamloops said that there were more than 80 dentists […]
Free Dentist Event Draws Record Crowd
An event held in Georgia to provide free dental care for a day has pulled in a record number of people seeking free treatment for their dental problems. Dentistry from the Heart events are held frequently across America, providing free dental treatment for one day only to less fortunate Americans that cannot afford regular dental […]
Dentists Receive Funding to Provide Low-cost Care For America
Dental health is becoming a serious concern in America. Many older Americans no longer have dental insurance due to the loss of benefits when they retire and their tight income post-retirement that does not allow for dental care privileges. Similarly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 32% of children between […]
50 million Americans do not have insurance
Recent figures have shown that more than 50 million Americans do not insurance of any kind. Information from the U.S Census Bureau showed that around 16.7 percent of the population did not have any form of insurance policy in 2009. The large number of people without insurance policies is contributing to an increase in the […]
New dental scheme in Northumberland
Kids from low income families in Northumberland, Ontario are set to benefit from a new multi-million dollar dental scheme. The new Healthy Smiles Ontario programme will target the region’s poorest children and provide them with free dental care. Children in Northumberland will be able to benefit from free dental care immediately. Children from low income […]
Dentist hosts free dental event in Blue Springs
A dentist from Blue Springs hosted a free dental event to help people without dental insurance. Dr Alan Foster opened his clinic to provide people who would otherwise struggle to afford dental care with treatment they desperately needed; many of the patients who visited Foster Dental Care had not seen a dentist for several years […]
