Posts Tagged ‘dental treatment’

Man left needing dental treatment after New Year attack

Man left needing dental treatment after New Year attack

A man needed dental treatment after he was attacked on his way home on New Year’s Eve. The 19 year old, who was dressed as a schoolgirl as part of the New Year celebrations, was making his way home when he was attacked near the Crown Hotel, on Lower St Edmund Street in Weymouth, Dorset. […]


Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks

Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks

A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say […]


Doncaster lions due for a check-up

Doncaster lions due for a check-up

A London dentist with a list of high profile clients has been offered a change of scenery. The lions from Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster are being treated by dentist Dr Peter Kertesz. Dr Kertesz spends most of his time treating patients in London but has previously worked with elephants. The lions were rescued from […]


US survey confirms struggle to afford dental treatment

US survey confirms struggle to afford dental treatment

A recent survey has revealed that a large proportion of American people are struggling to afford the cost of dental treatment. The AARP Closer Look June survey confirmed that 60 percent of people over the age of 45 who earn less than $25,000 per year are finding it increasingly difficult to afford both medical and […]


Ohio clinic takes on new staff to expand services

Ohio clinic takes on new staff to expand services

A free healthcare clinic in Ohio has taken on new members of staff so that they can treat more patients. The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland has been treating patients without dental insurance for some time now; however, recently, the clinic has expanded and is now welcoming more patients through the door than ever […]


Local dentists offer to help kidney transplant patient

Local dentists offer to help kidney transplant patient

Following a story in the Tribune-Review on Monday, a number of dentists have come forward to offer kidney transplant patient, Alan Checca. Mr Checca needs to have around $10,000 worth of dental treatment in order to be passed fit to have a kidney transplant operation. Mr Checca has already had two transplants and now needs […]


Patient needs dental treatment in order to join transplant list

Patient needs dental treatment in order to join transplant list

A patient from Derry has been told he must pass a dental examination in order to be added to the transplant list. Alan Checca, who is 43 years old and has already undergone two kidney transplant operations, is now waiting for another operation but must undergo extensive dental treatment before he can be added to […]


New drug could lead to a quick recovery after dental treatment

New drug could lead to a quick recovery after dental treatment

Almost all of us are familiar with the unpleasant, numb feeling we get after dental treatment; however, this feeling could soon be cut short by a new drug. Many patient experience numbness for up to three hours following dental treatment; however, a new drug may halve this. Oraverse, the newest drug on the market produces […]


British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH) developing guidance for special care in dentistry

British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH) developing guidance for special care in dentistry

The British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH), published guidance in January 2000 about oral care for people with mental health challenges. In June 2009, their working group published revised guidelines for clinical holding skills for dental services for people unable to comply with routine oral health care. The update builds on a framework […]


UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

New government legislation is currently addressing an “autism strategy” for a welcoming society that allows people with autism to access needed services to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. These changes come in light of measures demanded by the National Autistic Society and lobbyists. The bill places a legal duty on councils and NHS services, including […]