Posts Tagged ‘tooth extractions’

Local authorities raise concerns over sudden surge in demand for post-lockdown dental treatment

Local authorities raise concerns over sudden surge in demand for post-lockdown dental treatment

Local authority leaders have raised concerns over a sudden surge in demand for post-lockdown dental treatment.  In 2018/2019, NHS figures suggested that 177 multiple-tooth extractions were carried out on under 18’s every working day in England. This figure represented an increase of 17% compared to numbers for 2012/2013. The number of procedures rose from 38,208 […]


Councillors raise concerns, as more than 170 children under 4 had teeth extracted in hospital in York in 2018

Councillors raise concerns, as more than 170 children under 4 had teeth extracted in hospital in York in 2018

Councillors in York have raised concerns over children’s dental health services, as figures revealed that 177 children aged under 4 underwent extraction in hospital in the city last year. The rate is higher than the national average, and one of the council’s public health experts has questioned whether this is due to the fact that […]


New figures suggest that 1 in 7 British toddlers have tooth decay

New figures suggest that 1 in 7 British toddlers have tooth decay

New figures have suggested that 1 in 7 British toddlers now have tooth decay. According to a new study, 14 percent of 3-year old children have at least one decayed, missing or filled tooth. Author, Maria Morgan, from Cardiff University, said that many people are unaware that they need to start cleaning their child’s teeth […]


Intrepid Dentist to Swap West Lothian for the Amazon to Help People in Need

Intrepid Dentist to Swap West Lothian for the Amazon to Help People in Need

An intrepid dentist from Queensferry, West Lothian, is preparing to down her drill and depart for the Amazon to help people in need. Maria Papavergos, from Ferryburn Dental Practice, will be travelling to Lima, Peru, to help out as part of a volunteer project organised by the Vine Trust. The team will be travelling down […]


Leicester Mother Charged With Neglect After Failing To Take Daughter To Dentist

Leicester Mother Charged With Neglect After Failing To Take Daughter To Dentist

A mother from Leicester has been charged with neglect after failing to take her daughter to see a dentist. The 26 year old woman was found guilty of cruelty by neglect after her daughter was found to have several abscesses and 12 teeth that were so severely decayed that they were extracted. The 26 year […]


Rise In Number Of Erroneous Extractions

Rise In Number Of Erroneous Extractions

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has recently warned that dentist should consider their actions before pulling out a patient’s tooth, as the number of erroneous extraction claims rises. Between 2006-2011 the DDU has received 138 claims, with over a doubling of the number of claims from the year 2006 (21) to 2011 (57). The most […]


Missouri Dental Practice To Host Free Clinic

Missouri Dental Practice To Host Free Clinic

A dental clinic in St Charles, Missouri, will host a free dental event on the 7th September, it has been announced. Streets of St Charles Dental will be providing dental services free of charge from 8am until 2pm on Saturday 7th September. Dentists, Dr Mary Smith and Dr John Pastorek and their team of nurses […]


Almost A Million People Postpone Dental Appointments In Ireland

Almost A Million People Postpone Dental Appointments In Ireland

A survey has revealed that almost one million people have postponed a dental appointment in Ireland because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. Research also showed that almost 80 per cent of dentists said they had experienced an increase in the number of patients visiting them with tooth pain while 93 per cent have […]


Dentists from Taiwan Complete Prison Mission

Dentists from Taiwan Complete Prison Mission

Two Taiwanese dentists have visited a prison in Thailand to provide much-needed dental care for Taiwanese prisoners. Huang Chun-feng and Yang Chung-ho visited the Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok to treat Taiwanese prisoners and offer them emotional and spiritual support. This was the fifth mission for the dental duo. During their time at the prison, […]