New Dental Procedure Saves Time & Money, 2008-09-30

New dental procedure is cheaper and saves time. The treatment is called 6 Month Smiles and has already proved to be a hit at various sites offering guidance and advice on the latest dental treatments and features the only dentist in the UK offering the revolutionary treatment.

Women Swallows Screwdriver at Dentist, 2008-09-24

A UK women has swallowed a screwdriver at dentist clinic during a routine checkup. The woman was getting her implants done to improve her dentures in Budapest when the dentist accidentally dropped one of his screwdriver bits down her throat.

Dental Tourism Arrives in Britain in the Form of Mobile Inflatable Dental Office Tour, 2008-09-22

Dental tourism arrives in Britain in the form of mobile inflatable dental office tour. Officials admit that UK citizens doubt the efficiency of getting treated abroad. A Hungary company has decided to get their dentists to the UK and their tour of the Island will kick off on Thursday in Lincoln, UK. The Hungarian official said that patients could call ahead to book a 30-minute appointment to consult and design a treatment plan.

Fed Up with New Dental Contracts, Dentist Sets Up Own Private Practice. , 2008-09-21

Fed up with new dental contracts - dentists have begun to set up their own private practices. Dentists are frustrated with the rule of meeting targets, aptly titled Units of Dental Activity or UDAs.

Dental Medicare Helping Poor Patients, 2008-09-15

Australian Dentists claim Dental Medicare is aiding the poor. The dentist’s claims are exactly opposite to that of the Government which claims the scheme is helping the wealthy.

CIGNA Dental launches new online Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment Tool, 2008-09-10

CIGNA Dental launches new online Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment Tool. The new tool will help people assess their risk for gum disease. The presence of bleeding gums or loose teeth can also be signs of gum disease. The progress of gum disease may see the loosening of teeth which is due to loss of the supporting bone that holds them in place.

18,000 Fewer Patients Seeing NHS Dentists , 2008-09-05

Dental patients in the Worcestershire area are feeling the void of not seeing NHS dentists. Large numbers of patients are without a dentist and are not receiving proper oral care.

Wales Residents Should Get Free NHS Dentistry, 2008-09-03

There has been a recent request that residents of Wales should receive free NHS dentistry. The move will cost the local government about £26.7 million a year. Right now 45% of the adult population in Wales pays the dental charges.

NHS Dentists Extracting More Teeth , 2008-08-27

The NHS announced it has been removing more and more teeth and providing patients with few x-rays over the past 5 years.

Dentists Call for Antiseptic Trial, 2008-08-25

A prominent dentist from the UK has asked for a trial to begin on the safety of some of the most common antiseptics being used currently.

National Health Service Dental Costs Soar, 2008-08-24

Costs of dental work covered by the National Health Service have been rising rapidly since 2006.

British Dental Association Joins Legal Battle with Department of Health, 2008-08-20

The British Dental Association is not happy over a new NHS dental contract and plans on sueing the Department of Health.

Gummy Bear Sweets Provide Xylitol to Children , 2008-07-28

According to researchers, gummy bears could provide an efficient means of providing xylitol to children, some care was essential in reading the studies results.

Bottled Water Bad for Teeth , 2008-07-23

A new study is showing that bottled water is not good for your teeth and effects the people drinking it and causing future potential problems with your teeth.

Dentists Improve Surgical Procedure To Straighten Teeth, 2008-07-21

Dentists and researchers at the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry have discovered a brand new surgical method that can quickly straightens teeth and provide years of comfort.

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