Posts Tagged ‘USA’
American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care
The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to new advice issued by the World Health Organisation, which advised dental patients against all non-essential services. In a statement, the ADA said it “respectfully, yet strongly disagrees” with the guidance. Chad P. Gehani, president of the association, stressed that dental care is “essential” and highlighted the link […]
Boy Thought to Be Unable to Speak Now Talk of the Town After Dentist Cuts Tongue-Tie
For six years, Mason Motz was thought to be “nonverbal” and unable to speak. After a simple dental procedure, his dentist found that the problem all along was a tongue tie. Motz, from Texas, suffers from Sotos Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that leads to bone overgrowth and gigantism, particularly noticeable early in life by […]
Huge crowds turn out for free dental event in Phoenix
Huge crowds of people gathered for a free dental event in Phoenix over the weekend. The Mission of Mercy event, which took place over the weekend of the 8th/9th December, was organised by the Arizona Mission of Mercy. Over the course of the weekend, hundreds of people poured through the doors to see dental professionals, […]
New report highlights widespread dental problems in the US
A new report has highlighted widespread dental health problems in the US. Researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that a third of Americans are missing work as a result of dental pain or suffering from dental problems. It was also found that 40 percent of people aged between 50 and 64 don’t go […]
Plymouth dental experts invited to speak at conference in the US
A pair of dental experts from Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have been invited to speak at a conference in the US after impressing with their work on special care dentistry. Dr Robert Whitton and Wendy Smith will attend a conference in North Carolina hosted by the Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA). The duo will […]
Cost is the biggest barrier to dental patients in the US, survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that cost is the biggest barrier to dental patients in the US. Many people may assume that patients swerve regular appointments due to fear of the dentist or struggling to find time to get to the dental office. However, a new healthcare survey suggests that expense is the most common […]
Free Dental Clinic Attracts Crowds The Day Before It Opens In America
People have started queuing for a free dental clinic the day before it opens; the Mission of Mercy clinic in Lawton has already attracted huge crowds, despite the fact that it will not open until Friday morning. The clinic, which will take place at the Great Plains Coliseum, opens to patients at 5am on Friday […]
Knox County Dentist Join Forces to Spread Smiles on Valentine’s Day
Dentists in Knox County joined forces to bring smiles to local people in time for Valentine’s Day. Several dental offices came together to support the Dentists with a Heart event, building on the success of last year’s free dental day. This year, the free clinics took place on February 3rd and hundreds of people benefited […]
Pet Dental Health Under the Spotlight in the USA
Pet dental health has taken centre stage in the USA with the launch of Pet Dental Health Month, which will run throughout February. The campaign is designed to promote pet oral health and educate pet owners about taking care of their pet’s teeth and gums. A series of events will take place across the country […]
3M to donate scanners to US dental schools
3M will donate chairside scanners to dental schools across the USA, it has been announced. The scanners will be provided by 3M Community Giving, a fund which donates money to projects and organisations to support education and make communities across the country stronger and more united. The company will donate the chairside scanners, which enable […]
