Posts Tagged ‘dentists’

Swedish researchers claim dentists are secret weapons in the fight against obesity

Swedish researchers claim dentists are secret weapons in the fight against obesity

Researchers in Sweden claim that dentists are potentially powerful secret weapons in the battle against obesity. Researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy, which is based at the Swedish Institute of Medicine, have suggested that encouraging people to adopt tooth-friendly diets could make a positive difference to their waistlines. Many of the foods that contribute to weight […]


Health watchdog claims Bicester residents are struggling to see a dentist

Health watchdog claims Bicester residents are struggling to see a dentist

A health watchdog based in Oxfordshire has claimed that residents in Bicester are struggling to see a dentist, despite its reputation as a ‘healthy town.’ Healthwatch Oxfordshire believes that local patients are finding it difficult to get an NHS dental appointment. The watchdog recently launched a two-week project to analyse health services in the town. […]


Dartmouth dentists celebrate charity rowing challenge success

Dartmouth dentists celebrate charity rowing challenge success

A pair of dentists from Dartmouth has plenty to smile about after completing a charity race deemed the most gruelling rowing challenge on the planet. Dentists Justin Marney and Azud Irshad spent 50 days at sea, tackling unpredictable conditions and pushing their endurance and mental strength to the max to reach the shores of Antigua. […]


New figures reveal over 90% of children are registered with a dentist in Scotland

New figures reveal over 90% of children are registered with a dentist in Scotland

New figures have revealed that more than 90 percent of children living in Scotland are registered with a dentist. The statistics show an increase in registration rates, and an amazing difference in the proportion of children from deprived areas who are on a practice list. In 2000, just 52% of children from the poorest areas […]


Colchester dental practice off to a winning start following awards success

Colchester dental practice off to a winning start following awards success

A dental team from Colchester has started the year with a bang after scooping a hat-trick of awards at the National Dentistry Awards. The team from North Hill Dental has started as they mean to go in 2017 after being crowned the winners of a series prestigious awards: the practice won Best Team and Best […]


Pwlllheli dental team backs Dementia Awareness campaign

Pwlllheli dental team backs Dementia Awareness campaign

A dental team from Pwllheli is doing its bit to raise awareness of dementia this week as part of a dementia awareness campaign. The team from Penlan Dental Care has signed up to support an initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society known as Dementia Friends. This week, dentists, nurses and support staff took part in […]


Dental Council of India Criticised in Report

Dental Council of India Criticised in Report

A new report compiled by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has criticised the Dental Council of India (DCI) for failing to control dental colleges across the country. The report claims that the DCI (which is a body designed to make recommendations to the ministry of health and welfare) has failed to manage […]


GDC Issues CPD Reminder for Dentists

GDC Issues CPD Reminder for Dentists

The General Dental Council has issued a reminder for dentists with important deadlines for continuing professional development (CPD) fast approaching. Around 57,000 dentists registered with the GDC have been sent a form to complete, detailing the number of hours of CPD they have completed. The deadline for the form to be completed and sent back […]


Leeds gets Multimillion Pound Dental Institute

Leeds gets Multimillion Pound Dental Institute

Following a period of closure for a whooping nine and a half million pound makeover, Leeds Dental Institute has reopened its doors. The institute now has some of the best facilities worldwide and will give dental students access to some of the best dental educational devices in the world. As well as an impressive range […]


Chicago Dentists seeing more Patients after Recession

Chicago Dentists seeing more Patients after Recession

Dentists in Chicago believe trade is picking up again after the recession. Rachel Anderson, a receptionist at Andersonville Dental, said that new patients are registering on a daily basis and patients are attending appointments on a more regular basis. Over the last few years, many dentists have experienced a decline in patient numbers and the […]