Posts Tagged ‘Pakistan’
Street Dentistry Thriving In Pakistan
Thousands of unqualified, unregistered dentists are providing dental care on the streets of Pakistan. According to recent reports from Pakistan, there are more than 13,000 illegal dentists working on the streets, offering dental care to people who cannot afford to see a regular dentist. Research shows that 78 per cent of Pakistanis do not have […]
Dental Nurse Visits Pakistan As Part Of Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal
A dental nurse from Hull has joined a team of medical experts to visit Pakistan as part of the Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal. Tracey Wiles, a dental nurse from Highlands Health Centre, joined breast surgery expert, Dr Penny McManus and Dr Nick Hart, to help Hull-based charity, the Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal. The group visited […]
Oral Health A Major Concern In Pakistan
Recent figures have highlighted the alarming situation in Pakistan, with 95 per cent of people in the country suspected to have untreated dental disease. Pakistanis nowhere near World Health Organisation targets for oral health and many people are unaware of any dental services in their local area. The World Health Organisation recommends a ratio of […]
