Posts Tagged ‘Dentist’
Coast tooth fairy fights dental-phobia
Children suffering from dental phobia are being eased into their treatment using a unique method at a Gold Coast dental clinic. Children who visit the TFI Dental Spa in Labrador, Queensland, are eased of their fears of the dentist chair by Stephanie Wilson, who dresses up as a tooth fairy. Children have the option to […]
Dentists in Scotland take part in programme to boost children’s oral health
One hundred and fifty dentists are taking part in a new oral health programme, which is set to benefit hundreds of young children. The scheme, which is running across the Lothians, has been set up by NHS Lothian, in conjunction with the Scottish government and will ensure every child that is born in the area […]
General Dental Council appeals for volunteers
The General Dental Council has appealed for volunteers from Derbyshire to join the advisory panel. The GDC is appealing for all dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, dental therapists, hygienists and dental technicians to consider applying for the voluntary position, which will allow them to fulfil an important role in the dental industry. Panellists are […]
Kettering A&E experiences huge increase in patient numbers
The number of patients visiting Kettering General Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department has increased significantly over the course of the last twelve months. Figures have revealed that the number of patients has increased by fifteen per day since last year and Dr Angela Dancocks, clinical leader of the A&E department said that the increase has […]
Dentist keen to raise awareness of the importance of oral health
A dentist from Virginia has written a book to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health. Charles Martin decided to write the book because he realised that the majority of people have no idea how important their oral health is for the rest of their body. Numerous studies have linked poor oral health […]
Plans for new health super centre unveiled in Cumbria
Plans have been unveiled for a new 4 million pound health super centre in Cumbria. The new centre is set to be built in Cleator Moor, a town in the west of the county, if the plans are approved by Copeland Council. The new centre would bring together both GP and dental services and existing […]
Volunteer dentist killed in Afghanistan
A dentist from Durango, Colorado has been killed in Afghanistan. Dr Thomas Grams was volunteering in Afghanistan with the International Assistance Mission group when he came under fire last Thursday; the dentist was one of ten victims of the shooting spree in the remote Parun Valley area of Nuristan Province to the north of Kabul. […]
Dentist faces being struck off after flouting hygiene regulations
A dentist from Sheffield could be struck off after it was revealed that he flouted hygiene regulations in order to maximise profits. Mohammed Siddiqui, from High Green, may lose his right to practice after it was found that he used old syringes and rusty instruments and examined and treated patients without wearing gloves at his […]
Dentist suspends treatment as Road Rage hearing continues
Shaun Edwards, a dentist from Sneyd Green, has decided he will not treat any more patients either privately or on the NHS until the future of his career is decided. Mr. Edwards is being investigated by the General Dental Council after a road rage incident lead to him receiving a suspend jail sentence for an […]
Free clinic set to benefit South Carolina residents
A free dental clinic will be held in the town of Greenville this weekend. The Dental Access Days clinic is specifically for adult patients and is open to all residents in Upstate South Carolina. The clinics are run every year and this year’s event will take place on Friday the 6th and Saturday 7th August […]
