Posts Tagged ‘Root canal treatment’

New NHS dentist to open in Worcester

New NHS dentist to open in Worcester

The location of a former women’s refuge centre in Worcester is to be developed into a new NHS dentist. The new practice, Gentle Dental Worcester, will be able to register around ten thousand patients and is set to open by the first of November. The Gentle Dental practice, replacing the Asha Women’s Centre, is the sister practice […]


Experts raise concerns over general dental work

Experts raise concerns over general dental work

Dental experts have raised concerns over a lack of skills amongst general dentists. The criticism comes in light of the increase in replacing damaged or decayed teeth with artificial new ones, rather than trying to save the original tooth by means of complex root surgery. Dr Julian Webber, former president of the British Endodontic Society, […]


Irish patients looking for cheaper dental treatment abroad

Irish patients looking for cheaper dental treatment abroad

Reports suggest that Irish patients are starting to look for cheaper alternatives to their standard dental care, following budget cuts at the beginning of this year. The cuts were brought in to reduce the size of the deficit; however, they have left many Irish patients struggling to afford dental care and many are now considering […]


Lil Wayne has eight root canals

Lil Wayne has eight root canals

Do you remember when Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported that Lil Wayne had his prison sentencing hearing postponed because he needed dental work? Well there was a very good reason for the delay. Reports have suggested that Wayne had to undergo eight root canals in one session on Tuesday 16 February 2010. The rapper from New […]