Posts Tagged ‘Free dental care’
Kin Kora students set to miss out on dental care
Students from Kin Kora State School are set to miss out on dental care after the school rejected an offer of a free dental service from Queensland Health. Education Queensland Regional Director, Wayne Butler, said that the school did not currently meet the required safety standards and therefore would not be able to benefit from […]
Poor oral health linked to poor performance at school
Dental experts in America have suggested a direct link between oral health and performance at school. Dental hygienists claim that children’s oral health has direct implications for their ability to work effectively at school. Experts made the claims as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, a national programme which aims to promote good oral […]
Hundreds queue for free dental clinic in Florida
Hundreds of people lined up to try and get an appointment at a free dental clinic in New Port Richey in Florida. The clinic was held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart programme, which runs free dental clinics across the United States. The clinics are aimed to help people who would otherwise struggle […]
Texan dentists offering treatment free of charge
Dentists in McCamey, West Texas, are giving up their time this weekend to help people in the local area. A number of dentists are offering their services as part of a programme called Smiles on Wheels; the event will take place this Saturday at Upton County Park Building. Dentists will be joined by dental assistants […]
Hackney hosts events to promote local NHS dental services
Residents in Hackney are being invited to attend local events to promote NHS services in the area. The local NHS trust, NHS City and Hackney is hosting a roadshow, which aims to promote local services and inform people about the options available to them. The event will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday and everyone […]
A step in the right direction for children’s oral health
Stokes Dental Center of Blue Ridge Health Services has been offering free treatment to children from Bruce Drysdale Elementary who have never visited the dentist before. This free service is part of a new initiative being conducted by BRCHS, and up to date somewhere in the region of 120 to 150 students have benefited from […]
Free dental care for children without dental insurance
In such economic times it can be difficult to make available to essential money to service the dental health needs of your children. And that is why free dental care days like that offered the Saturday gone by Hillside Clinic in Ukiah are of such importance for children without dental insurance. ‘We’re normally here to […]
Dentists call for free toothpaste and meet the dentist sessions for kids
Dentists are calling for free toothpaste, educational lessons and meet the dentist sessions to try and combat tooth decay amongst children. Figures show that children are requiring complex, painful treatment from a very early age; some specialists have reported seeing children as young as two and three years old needing tooth extractions due to extensive […]
Morristown church launches new dental centre
The First Baptist Church in Morristown, East Tennessee, has officially opened a new dental centre. The new centre, called First Love on Main, will provide dental care for anyone who meets the federal poverty guidelines. The building has been donated by members of the church and nine volunteer dentists have offered their time and services. […]
Dentists across America host free dental events for children
Hundreds of dentists across America are planning free dental events to celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national event, which is held in February and October. Every year dentists, dental assistants and hygienists join forces to offer free dental treatment to children in their local areas. The national […]
