Posts Tagged ‘mobile dentistry’
Simplyhealth funds new mobile dental unit for homeless patients in Winchester
Simplyhealth has funded a new mobile dental unit, which will provide dental care for homeless people in Winchester. The firm, which has offices in Winchester and Andover, is working with the charity, Dentaid, to provide mobile services for those who aren’t registered with a dentist. The use of the bus, which is operated by Dentaid, […]
Dundee dental van could become a regular fixture
A dental van, which is providing treatment for patients who struggle to see a regular dentist in the Lochee area of Dundee, could become a regular fixture. The mobile unit, which travels around the local area, is aimed at patients who find it difficult to see a dentist, for example, the homeless and patients who […]
Mobile Dental Units to Tackle Waiting Lists in South Australia
Mobile dental units will be brought in to tackle lengthy waiting lists in areas of South Australia. The average waiting time for dental treatment in South Australia is estimated at 15 months, but in the Riverland and South East of the region, waiting times are over two years. Martin Dooland, Dental Service executive director, said […]
Mobile Dental Scheme to Launch in Northern Mallee Region
Health officials have confirmed that a new mobile dental scheme will launch in the Northern region of Mallee, Western Victoria, Australia. Dr Deborah Cole, from Dental Health Services Victoria, said that service, which will enable dentists to tour around communities in the region, will begin in the near future. Dentists will be offering free dental […]
Outback Mayor Calls For Better Access To Dental Care
The mayor of an outback town in Queensland has called for better access to dental care. Mayor John Ferguson, from Bulloo, said that residents are suffering because access to services is so poor. Mayor Ferguson said that a dentist has not visited the town of Thargomindah for at least ten months, with residents suffering the […]
