Posts Tagged ‘recession’
St Louis dentists report increase in appointments
After months of uncertainty, it seems the economy is finally starting to recover, as dentists report an increase in patient appointments for the first time since the recession hit. The turbulent economic times have undoubtedly caused families to tighten their belts and cut down on spending, with many forgoing dental care. Dentists reported an increase […]
Irish patients lose out on 3.5 million Euros worth of dental care
Statistics have shown that patients in Ireland have lost out on 3.5 million Euros worth of dental care in comparison to last year. The figures showed that state spending on dental care had fallen from 15.1 million Euros for the first three month period of the year in 2009, to 11.5 million Euros this year. […]
Dental tourism booming across Europe
The number of Europeans travelling to other countries for dental and cosmetic procedures has increased significantly in recent years. The recent recession has served only to strengthen people’s resolve to travel for treatment, with prices in some countries up to 70 percent lower than costs in the UK. Dental tourism is particularly popular in parts […]
Thousands of Minnesota kids receive free dental care
National Give Kids a Smile month has helped thousands of children across America; in Minnesota alone a staggering six thousand and sixty nine children benefitted from the free care provided by special clinics. The event, which ran throughout February and was celebrated across the whole of America, was designed to raise awareness of the importance […]
Clinic for underprivileged children faces closure
A clinic that helps thousands of disadvantaged children is facing closure. The San Gabriel Foundation for Dental Health clinic, which is held at the Hacienda La Puente School for adults in San Gabriel Valley, currently offers care to thousands of children that have no insurance and cannot afford dental care. However, the clinic is now […]
