Posts Tagged ‘London Olympic Games’

Stirling dentist all smiles after Olympic mission

Stirling dentist all smiles after Olympic mission

A dentist from Stirling is all smiles after returning home from the Olympics; Patricia Manson, from Bannockburn Dental Practice, volunteered at the London Games. Patricia was one of just five dentists assigned to a specific venue at the Games; she volunteered at the basketball arena and said that having access to the Olympic Park every […]


British Cyclist Urges Team Mates To Brush Up On Dental Hygiene

British Cyclist Urges Team Mates To Brush Up On Dental Hygiene

Team GB cyclist, Wendy Houvenaghel, has been using her time with fellow athletes wisely; the trained dentist has been offering oral hygiene tips and answering questions about dental problems during training camps. Wendy, who starts her Olympic campaign on Friday, is required to undertake continued professional development (CPD) in order to remain on the General […]


Disruption Panic During the Olympics 2012

Disruption Panic During the Olympics 2012

Dental practices are gearing up for the mass disruptions that will occur during the London Olympics during the summer. The Olympics start on July 27th and are expected to affect public transport, and staff issues as well as difficulty driving in certain areas. As the games start in a matter of weeks people are being […]


Essex Dentist to Take Charge of Olympic Dental Team

Essex Dentist to Take Charge of Olympic Dental Team

A dentist from Chelmsford, Essex has been given the responsibility of leading the London 2012 dental team. Tony Clough will be responsible for managing the care of more than 40,000 people at the games, including athletes, their coaches and back-up staff and Olympic officials. After working at the Beijing Games in 2008, he is expecting […]