Posts Tagged ‘recession’
Portuguese Dentists Flocking Abroad
Portuguese dentists are flocking abroad to work according to recent figures. According to figures released by the Dental Society, more than 1,000 Portuguese dentists are working overseas, which represents around 10 per cent of the country’s dentists. Speaking prior to the annual congress at the end of November, Orlando Monteiro da Silva, told a local […]
Dental Tourism: Is it Safe?
Dental tourism involves patients from the UK and US for example, travelling to other parts of the world including parts of Asia in order to receive cheaper cosmetic dental treatments. Clinics found in areas of Singapore, Thailand and India are able to provide treatments that are at least half the cost of expensive treatments provided […]
Tooth fairy cuts back as recession his America
Most people have tightened their belts in recent years as a result of turbulent economic times and recent figures have indicated that even the Tooth Fairy is feeling the pinch, as the average amount received by children has decreased. Statistics from a survey in America show that the average rate has dropped from $3 to […]
The Full Effects of the Recession can Barely Be Seen by Some
For many businesses, the recent economic and financial crisis has caused many to fold and cease trading. However, for one dental clinic this is something they have not encountered and, instead are seeing the number of customers they have on their books increasing rapidly. From Liverpool, the ‘Chris Mercier Dental Implant Clinic’ has seen the […]
Skipping Dental Check-Ups Contribute to Bigger Bills
Dentists in St Petersburg, Brandon and New Tampa have reported an increase in patient numbers in recent months, but the cost of missing appointments is adding up and patients who have skipped check-ups over the last two or more years are now facing larger dental bills. Dentists across America suffered during the recession because many […]
Chicago Dentists seeing more Patients after Recession
Dentists in Chicago believe trade is picking up again after the recession. Rachel Anderson, a receptionist at Andersonville Dental, said that new patients are registering on a daily basis and patients are attending appointments on a more regular basis. Over the last few years, many dentists have experienced a decline in patient numbers and the […]
1200 volunteers participate in Mission of Mercy dental event
Around 1,200 dental workers volunteered their services for a Mission of Mercy dental event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa last month. The clinic provided care for more than 1,500 patients and volunteers gave away almost a million dollars worth of dental treatment. Cedar Rapids was chosen to host the event, as many people are still struggling […]
Free dental clinics struggling to cope with demand in the USA
Free dental clinics are struggling to cope with the rising demand, according to organisers. In recent years, free clinics have become increasingly popular, as an increasing number of people are struggling to afford dental treatment. Free clinics run all over America but they are struggling to cater for all those in need. A free health […]
Dental implants increasingly popular at Kissdental
Dentists at Kissdental, Manchester, have revealed that an increasing number of patients are choosing to have dental implants. Dental implants are a relatively new treatment, which have revolutionised modern dentistry. In the past, patients faced a choice between dental bridges and dentures when they lost teeth; however, now dental implants are becoming a much more […]
New Mexico free dental clinic attracts hundreds
A free dental clinic has attracted hundreds of patients in New Mexico. The New Mexico Mission of Mercy is hosting a two day free dental event, which started at 5am today and will finish late tomorrow. Some patients have been queuing for appointments since Tuesday, as the slots will be allocated on a first come, […]
