Posts Tagged ‘Preventative Care’
Aberdeen MSP on a mission to raise awareness of mouth cancer after losing his father to the disease
The MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Mark McDonald, is on a mission to raise awareness of mouth cancer after losing his father to the deadly disease. Speaking after NHS Grampian launched a new campaign to educate people about the risk of oral cancer, Mr McDonald underlined the importance of being mouth aware. In February, Mr McDonald […]
New Zealand dentists call for a focus on preventative care for the country’s poor
Dentists in New Zealand are calling for more focus on preventative care for the poor in a bid to reduce spending on emergency treatment and prevent more cases of severe decay and dental infections. According to statistics from the Ministry of Social Development, the department of Work and Income has dished out more than $140 […]
More People to Be Granted Dental Care in County Clinton
Clinton County dentists work in a community classified as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). The Clinton County Community Dental Clinic has provided around 3000 treatments to a number of uninsured patients since 2009 but simply cannot afford to do this anymore. Fortunately, a recent $7,500 grant from the Blue Ribbon Foundation of Northern Pennsylvania […]
