Posts Tagged ‘recession’
Recession-struck Brits Invest In Long-term Treatment
For recession-struck Brits the little luxuries we like to enjoy have been shelved whilst we sit out the economic storm. It is for this reason that the growth in popularity of dental implants during the past 2 years has shocked dental professionals. It seems that quick thinking dental patients are opting for the permanent solution […]
50 million Americans do not have insurance
Recent figures have shown that more than 50 million Americans do not insurance of any kind. Information from the U.S Census Bureau showed that around 16.7 percent of the population did not have any form of insurance policy in 2009. The large number of people without insurance policies is contributing to an increase in the […]
1st dental confident of success despite financial worries
Representatives from 1st Dental have announced that they are confident that they can still be a market leader in the dental laboratory industry, despite serious financial worries. Recently, the bridge and crown making company entered into administration but was bought by Richard Hughes, from investment group, Zeus Group, last week. The firm was forced into […]
Employers discourage taking time off for dental appointments
A survey has shown that an increasing number of employers are tightening up when it comes to employees taking time off to visit the dentist. The 2010 SimplyHealth survey found that companies are becoming less flexible each year, with many actively discouraging their employees from arranging to see their dentist during work hours. The survey […]
Health insurance figures fall
A survey has revealed that the number of people renewing their dental and health insurance policies has fallen. The research, which was carried out by Laing & Buisson found that the number of people taking out independent health insurance plans has fallen to the lowest number since the 1970’s. The survey also shows that dental […]
1st Dental announces profits
Harrogate-based dental products firm, 1st Dental, has announced small profits for the first six months of 2010. The announcement comes after two difficult years, following the acquisition of Benchmark in 2005 and economic difficulties caused by the global recession. At one point during the two years of poor business and economic difficulties, the company reported […]
Americans flock to Mexico for cut price dental treatment
Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for dental tourists from America. Mexico is an attractive option for American patients due to the proximity to the US border and the lower cost of treatment; simply stepping over the border into Mexico can save you up to 50 percent of the prices quoted in the USA. […]
45 million Americans don’t have dental insurance
A government report has revealed that an estimated 45 million Americans don’t have dental insurance plans. The report, which was commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that most people who were provided with private medical insurance by their employer also had a dental policy; however, around 70 percent of those who […]
Smile Again Dental welcomes patients to its brand new offices
Smile Again Dental has opened a brand new office in Laguna Hills, California. The practice has been established in brand new offices and opened its doors on Friday; the event was sponsored by the South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce, which encourages new businesses in the area. The new offices will offer patients excellent […]
Underground dentistry rife in Texas
The number of dentists practising without a valid license has reached shocking proportions in Texas, according to recent figures. Although the practice of working without a license is illegal, there are currently several cases under investigation across the state. Most cases involve dental professionals that are offering services beyond their usual role and dentists that […]
