Posts Tagged ‘tooth pain’
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 […]
Indian Dental Experts Offer Advice for Post-Party Season
Dentists in India have offered advice for patients to help them recover form the party season and enjoy good oral health in the New Year. According to experts, the number of patients visiting their dentists with tooth pain and oral health problems increases in the New Year after weeks of indulging in sugary treats and […]
Father Faces Jail After Neglecting Son’s Dental Health
A father from Pennsylvania has admitted to “procrastinating” when it came to getting his son dental treatment and could now face a jail sentence. Francisco Torres pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless endangerment after his 14 year old son tried to pull his own tooth out using a pair of pliers. The teenage boy […]
US dentist fined and banned after botched procedures
A dentist from New York has been fined and banned after botching several dental procedures, it has been revealed. Dr Deepika Reddy, from East Syracuse Family Dental Arts in New York has been fined $1000 and banned from practising endodontics until she has completed a retraining course. A total of seven patients complained after being […]
NHS Tayside investigating dental patient care
NHS Tayside is examining dental patient care because a man was forced to spend nine days in hospital following a tooth removal procedure. The case has been inspected by the Scottish ombudsman and representatives from the service have asked the health board to apologise to the patient. The patient had a wisdom tooth extracted at […]
Convicted murderer wins dental payout
A convicted murderer, who is currently serving time, has been awarded thousands of pounds in damages for negligent dental care. Michael Steele, who was involved in the notorious “Essex Boys” murder case, has been awarded £44,500 by the Home Office. Steele has been complaining of persistent severe dental pain for a period of around four […]
Trucker charged after driving incident
A trucker has been charged after he was found trying to extract a tooth whilst driving. The 58 year old truck driver was pulled over by police after a fellow driver alerted a patrol car to a man driving dangerously on Highway 402 in Warwick Township near Sarnia. Following an inspection of the vehicle and […]
Being a high-flier could damage your health
People that work in high pressure environments and those that work long and antisocial hours could be at risk of developing a number of health conditions, according to researchers. Professionals that devote the majority their time to work, are eager to succeed and are highly ambitious often have a type A personality, which, according to […]
Oral health researchers study visible effects of pain
A team of oral health researchers at King’s College, London have been investigating the visible effects of pain by studying the brain using state of the art imaging technology. The study, which is a pioneering project in the field, uses FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scanning technology to generate images of the brain; the latest […]
US mum jailed for neglecting son’s dental care
An American mother has been sentenced to nine months in jail for failing to get dental treatment for her son. Kathren Ann Carter, from Yakima, Washington, was sentenced for second-degree criminal mistreatment on Monday 1 March 10. Jurors found her guilty of failing to get treatment for her 10-year-old developmentally disabled adopted son who had […]
