Posts Tagged ‘Dentistry’
Volunteer dentists carry out more than 10,000 dental procedures as Mission of Mercy Oklahoma celebrates 8th annual event
Volunteer dentists, nurses and hygienists carried out more than 10,000 dental procedures last week, as the Mission of Mercy Oklahoma celebrated its 8th annual event. During the two-day event, more than 1,400 volunteers worked together to provide in excess of $1.3 million worth of treatment free of charge. Over a thousand patients passed through the […]
Southend dental duo returns from Syrian refugee camps
A dental duo from Southend has returned from an emotional trip to help Syrian refugees living in camps in Greece. Dentist Salma Daou, as well as dental nurse Lorraine Wellmen, visited northern Greece as part of a project run by Healthpoint Foundation. The duo, from Parmar Dental in Southchurch Road, wanted to help out after […]
Carlisle Woman Uses Dental Inspiration To Set Up New Keepsake Business
A woman from Carlisle has set up a new business creating custom-made keepsakes after taking inspiration from the world of dentistry. Danielle Hammond set up Keepsakes by Danielle last summer and is hoping her custom-made gifts will prove a success. The company uses alginate, the material employed by dentists in creating impressions of teeth, to […]
Health official plays down complaints increase
A health official said there was no cause for concern, despite a significant increase in the number of complaints about NHS Lincolnshire. Edie Butterworth, director of quality and involvement, said that alarm bells were not ringing, despite a 53 percent increase in the number of complaints. In total, the trust received 59 complaints in the […]
No mobile dentistry for stranded Welsh patients
After the Welsh Health Board announced its challenges this month in not being able to come across a NHS dentist for 4000 patients when their primary dental provider retired in Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, during February 2010, dental recruitment issues have become a hot topic. While MPs, such as Mr Edwards, and AM Rhodri Glyn Thomas, […]
Michigan college students avoiding the dentist
College students in Michigan are avoiding going to the dentist because it costs too much, according to dentists in the area. Many students don’t have dental insurance and they simply cannot afford to pay for dental treatment, in addition to college tuition fees and living costs. For those without insurance even a check-up and a […]
New group to improve NHS dentistry
A new government group has been set up to ensure that the Steele Review’s recommendations to improve NHS dentistry are implemented. Prof Jimmy Steele led an independent review into NHS dental services and has now joined a group that intend to deliver the review’s recommendations. Barry Cockcroft, chief dental officer, and chair of the General […]
