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New dental surgeries in Copeland - Carlisle News & Star 2nd November 2009
"Two new dental surgeries in Copeland will be officially opened this week.
The Oasis Dental Care surgeries in Whitehaven and Workington have been up and running since summer and Copeland MP Jamie Reed will make the openings on Friday."
'Unacceptable' teeth health gap - BBC Health News 29th October 2009
"There is an "unacceptable and growing chasm" between good and poor dental health in the UK, dentists warn.
Greater focus is needed on prevention, especially in children living in deprived areas, a report from the British Dental Association (BDA), says. "
Rotten state of kids' teeth - Manchester Evening News 21st October 2009
"THE average Manchester five-year-old has five decayed or missing teeth.
More than half of the city's young children have suffered problems with at least one tooth by the time they start school, according to a new study."
One third of five years olds have tooth decay - Daily Telegraph 20th October 2009
"Almost one third of five-year-olds in England have decayed, filled or missing teeth, official figures have revealed. "
White wine rots your teeth... and brushing makes it worse - Daily Mail 21st October 2009
"White wines do more damage to your teeth than reds, a study has found.
Scientists have found whites such as Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio wear away enamel more quickly than red wines such as Merlot and claret. "
White wines 'bad for the teeth' - BBC Health News 20th October 2009
"Enjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage the teeth, something many wine makers and tasters will know first-hand, experts say.
Pale plonk packs an acidic punch that erodes enamel far more than red wine, Nutritional Research reports. "
Burnley dental supersurgery ‘could open in the New Year’ - Lancashire Telegraph 19th October 2009
"A NEW dental supersurgery could open in Burnley by January health bosses have said, despite a permanent location still being sought.
Plans are currently in the pipeline for a new dental training practice for 10,000 patients on the Burnley and Brierfield border. "
Carlisle MP calls for freeze on dental charges - Carlisle News & Star 17th October 2009
"Carlisle MP Eric Martlew has called for NHS dental charges to be frozen with many patients feeling the pain in their pockets as well as their mouths.
Mr Martlew said in an ideal world charges should be abolished, but there were other priorities for the NHS and financial constraints on Government spending."
Dentists move to combat waiting list - Lancashire Telegraph 13th Octob
"A DENTAL practice is determined to singlehandedly meet the shortage of NHS care in Ulverston after opening a new surgery which will be able to cater for 2,500 more patients.
Fountain Street Dental Surgery has moved two doors down from its former home in a 16th century cottage, where partners Simon Lewis and Christian Turner have established an enviable reputation over the past 12 years. "
NHS reform 'left dentists behind' - BBC Health News 12th October 2009
"NHS dentistry has been left behind in the drive to improve the health service, dental leaders say.
The British Dental Association said while hospitals and GPs had largely solved access problems, the issue was still dogging dentistry in England. "
Jaw bone created from stem cells - BBC Health News 10th October 2009
"Scientists have created part of the jaw joint in the lab using human adult stem cells.
They say it is the first time a complex, anatomically-sized bone has been accurately created in this way. "
What would the Conservatives' health policy be like? - The Guardian 8th October 2009
"The Tories now claim to be the 'party of the NHS' – they promise to spend more, recruit more NHS dentists and improve access to services"
2,500 extra dental places for Ulverston - North West Evening Mail 5th October 2009
"AN extra 2,500 places have been created for patients at an NHS dentist surgery\n\nFountain Street Dental Surgery in Ulverston will officially open its new premises on Wednesday."
Dentists to help Merseyside smokers to quit - Liverpool Daily Post 2nd October 2009
"DENTISTS and opticians in Merseyside are being trained to help people give up smoking.
Addicted patients in Knowsley will be given advice and information during the course of their appointment."
Can this little bit of plastic make you look ten years younger? - Daily Mail 30th September 2009
"At the age of 46, I've done a lot to try to turn back the clock on my looks. I've been Botoxed, filled and lasered, had my skin peeled and had painful light treatments. But I've never tried anything quite like Oralift.
For a start, I'm sitting in the dentist's chair - not a spot I normally associate with anti-ageing treatments. "
Dentists in new rebellion over NHS contracts - Daily Mail 30th September 2009
"The move could see thousands more patients being denied an NHS dentist - a decade after Tony Blair promised everyone would have access to free care.
The British Dental Association, the dentists' trade union, is opposed to a new draft contract because it says it will lead to delays in payments for their NHS work and even more red tape. "
Trust helps dental care - Liverpool Daily Post 29th September 2009
"A MERSEYSIDE health Trust has helped to provide dental care to developing countries by donating redundant equipment.
Mental health organisation Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) has given two full dental suites, including chairs and X-ray machines, to Aid to Hospitals Worldwide (A2HW) which will be used to provided dental treatment for disadvantaged people in West Africa."
Extra dentists for 10,000 Rossendale patients - Lancashire Telegraph 25th September 2009
DENTAL health places in the valley are set to soar by 10,000 in the next few months, NHS chiefs have said.
But campaigners in Rossendale are still concerned that not enough is being done to publicise emergency provision for local patients.
Dentists may stop NHS work in patient contract row - The Observer 27th September 2009
Dentists may stop treating NHS patients in protest at the government's attempt to impose a new contract on them which they claim burdens them with too much red tape.
Dentist struck off for groping nurse - The Independent 25th September 2009
A dentist was today struck off the dental register for groping a young nurse, flashing a leopard-print thong at another and giving a third a "wedgie".
Anthony Barton's conduct towards four women at the Red Rose Dental Group in Wigan was unprofessional and inappropriate, the General Dental Council ruled.
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