Posts Tagged ‘India’

Dentists prepare for charity walk in memory of Dr Anoop Maini

Dentists prepare for charity walk in memory of Dr Anoop Maini

Dental professionals and friends and family members of Dr Anoop Maini are gearing up for a charity walk, which will take place in memory of the much-loved dentist this Sunday. On September 15th, hundreds of people will gather in Regents Park, London to pay tribute to Dr Maini, who tragically passed away last month.  The […]


Indian dentists remove over 500 teeth from the mouth of a 7-year-old boy

Indian dentists remove over 500 teeth from the mouth of a 7-year-old boy

Dentists in India have removed more than 500 teeth from the mouth of a 7-year-old boy. The boy, who had suffered pain and swelling for years, underwent surgery in Chennai. The procedure involved extracting a sac that contained a total of 526 teeth, which had formed as part of a tumour in the jawbone. The […]


Dental Aid Network makes a difference in Kashmir

Dental Aid Network makes a difference in Kashmir

Cover Image Credit: Shutterstock.com A charity is making a difference to hundreds of people who don’t have access to dental care in Kashmir. The Dental Aid Network (DAN) organises regular trips to Kashmir to provide dental treatment for children. Recently, a group of six dentists from Oldham, Glasgow and Liverpool visited Kashmir for six days. […]


Dorset dental patient warns of the risks of travelling abroad for treatment

Dorset dental patient warns of the risks of travelling abroad for treatment

A dental patient who travelled overseas for treatment has shared his story in a bid to encourage others to think twice before having treatment abroad. Pradip Pandya, from Wimborne, flew to India two years ago to have dental implant treatment. At the time, he was attracted by the fees, which were significantly lower than charges […]


Oil Pulling: The Latest Dental Trend To Hit India

Oil Pulling: The Latest Dental Trend To Hit India

An ancient technique has become the latest dental trend to hit India. Oil pulling, which involves gargling with oil for a period of time each morning before eating, has been around for more than 3,000 years, yet it has made a resurgence in India, becoming one of the most popular oral hygiene techniques. The process […]


Bodmin Dental Student Returns From Charity Mission

Bodmin Dental Student Returns From Charity Mission

Kate Rowe, a dental student from Bodmin, has been talking about her experiences treating some of the world’s poorest people in India. Kate, who is a final year student at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in Plymouth, spent three weeks in India, providing basic dental care for villagers living in the foothills of […]


Indian Dentists Keen To Promote World Oral Health Day

Indian Dentists Keen To Promote World Oral Health Day

Dentists in India are hoping that World Oral Health Day will encourage more people to look after their teeth and gums and attend regular dental check-ups. A recent survey carried out by the Indian Market Research Bureau indicated that only 47 per cent of people see their dentist for dental treatment, with other patients choosing […]


Plans Revealed For A New Oral Cancer Speciality Centre In Mumbai

Plans Revealed For A New Oral Cancer Speciality Centre In Mumbai

Plans have been revealed to create a new oral cancer speciality centre at the Government Dental College in Mumbai. In July, Ajit Pawar, state finance minister, announced a grant to re-vamp the college and proposals for a new oral cancer centre have been drawn up with the funding in mind; the plans will be submitted […]


Gloucestershire Dental Student Jets Off For Indian Mission

Gloucestershire Dental Student Jets Off For Indian Mission

A dental student from Gloucestershire has flown to India to help some of the world’s poorest people. Imogen Bexfield, from Tewkesbury, is one of four British dental students taking part in the mission, which aims to improve the quality of drinking water in remote areas. Speaking before she left for India, Imogen said that the […]


Two Thousand New NHS Places Available At Burnley Dental Practice

Two Thousand New NHS Places Available At Burnley Dental Practice

More than two thousand new NHS dental places have been created in Burnley, Lancashire, after two dentists joined the Ravat and Ray Dental Care practice. The practice, which is located at The Fold Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing, is inviting new patients to register after two new dentists, Dr Nitika Virmani and Dr Ilyaz […]