Posts Tagged ‘routine check-ups’

Dentists drum up support for NHS services

Dentists drum up support for NHS services

Dentists have taken to the streets of Somerset to encourage people to use their local NHS dental services. Olusesan Popoola, from the Blackbrook Dental Practice, was one of the dentists taking part in the campaign; he was joined by colleagues Katherine Foye, Sue Scarlet and Christina Lane. The team set up a ten foot high […]


Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month

Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month

Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been celebrating National Smile Month by carrying out dental check-ups on animals at the zoo. Most of the animals have monthly check-ups and some also undergo regular cleaning treatments. According to Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said that routine dental checks were an important part of the animals’ care; Mr Suddock […]


Patients urged to get hepatitis tests

Patients urged to get hepatitis tests

Around two thousand people are being urged to get tested for hepatitis B following an outbreak. Patients who attended the free Mission of Mercy Clinic In Berkeley County in June last year are being invited to attend testing after it was revealed that three patients and two volunteers had been infected by the blood-borne disease […]


Dental anxiety and rising costs keep patients away

Dental anxiety and rising costs keep patients away

A survey in Scotland has revealed that people are likely to put off going to the dentist because they either have a fear of the dentist or cannot afford the treatment. The study, which was conducted for the Implantium Network, found that 8 percent of the people surveyed said they avoided having check-ups because they […]


Dentists offering oral cancer screening

Dentists offering oral cancer screening

Many dentists are now including oral cancer screening as part of the routine dental examination. Most people don’t think about oral cancer when they are having a routine check-up but their dentist will undoubtedly be checking for early warning signs of the deadly disease. Most dentists carry out a visual examination but some have started […]


Older people urged to take care of their teeth and gums

Older people urged to take care of their teeth and gums

Oral health is extremely important for everyone; however, research has shown that it is particularly important for older people. Older people are at a higher risk of developing serious oral health conditions and studies have shown that many people over the age of 65 start to pay less attention to their oral health and stop […]


Whitby dentists celebrate National Smile Month

Whitby dentists celebrate National Smile Month

Dentists at the new practice in Whitby have kicked off a series of events to celebrate National Smile Month. National Smile Month is being celebrated all over the UK and a series of events, activities and educational classes are taking place in order to spread the word about the importance of good oral health, teach […]


HSE dentists slam budget cuts

HSE dentists slam budget cuts

Four of the most senior dentists working for the Irish Health Service Executive have slammed budget cuts, which have put an end to free dental care for millions of citizens. The group of dental surgeons, which comprises of regional leaders, Dr Joe Green, Dr Mary O’Connor, Dr Anne O’Neill and Dr Barney Murphy, have criticised […]


Irish patients lose out on 3.5 million Euros worth of dental care

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. […]


US dentists offer children without insurance free dental care

US dentists offer children without insurance free dental care

Dentists across America will open their doors to children that don’t have dental insurance this Friday as part of a national programme organised by Give Kids a Smile. Several dentists are expected to take part in the national event, which will offer routine dental examinations to children that are not covered by medical or dental […]