Posts Tagged ‘Dentist’
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 […]
University fee increase could have serious implications for dental students
A review of university finances conducted by Lord Browne has recommended an increase in university tuition fees, which could have serious implications for prospective students. At the moment it is not clear if the government will choose to use Lord Browne’s review as a base for new policy; however, it is likely that university fees […]
Dental team making a difference in Tanzania
A team of dental staff are raising money to make a difference in Tanzania. The team from Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate, are working hard to raise money to help poor people in Tanzania. Currently, oral health can be a matter of life and death in the country and people die every day from […]
Dentists voice anger against health quango
Dentists in the North of England are in uproar after learning that they must travel to a post office in Yorkshire to obtain a criminal records bureau form. Dentists managing dental practices must complete the form under new government legislation, which is being enforced by the Care Quality Commission; however, hundreds of dentists are now […]
Bogus NHS dentist worked in 7 different hospitals
A dentist who used fake qualifications to register with the General Dental Council worked in seven different NHS hospitals, it has been revealed. Vinisha Sharma told the GDC that she had attained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree In India; she assured officials she had gained the qualification at the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute […]
St. Albans Dentist struck off
A St. Albans dentist who was recently accused of trying to seduce one of his patients has been struck off after a hearing with the General Dental Council. Milan Shah, of the Alexander House Dental practice, was reported by a mother of five who claimed that he tried to seduce her over a number of […]
Free mouth cancer screenings offered at annual walk
Members of the public were offered free screenings to assess mouth cancer by the Mouth Cancer Foundation at their annual Mouth Cancer 10k Awareness Walk on the 18th of September. Over one hundred and thirty people were screened, with only six people referred to see a specialist. The number resulted in it being the largest […]
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 […]
Burnley dentist hosts ‘toothbrush amnesty’
A Burnley dentist is hosting a ‘toothbrush amnesty’ in a bid to improve standards of oral health in the area. Chris Wood, from the Standish Street Dental Practice, is inviting people to bring their old toothbrushes and swap them for new ones; the event is being held to celebrate Colgate’s Oral Health Month. Oral Health […]
Dental experts offer parents advice
Parents are constantly bombarded with advice and information about what to feed their kids, how to put them to bed and how to keep them safe and healthy; however, even the most health-conscious parents may be giving their children foods and drinks that may be damaging their teeth. For many years now, there has been […]
