Access To NHS Dentistry Declines Further, UK

Statistics published by The Information Centre provide new evidence that the Government's 2006 reforms are failing to achieve their aim of improving patients' ability to access to NHS dentistry. The figures show that 881, 000 people across England have lost access to NHS dentistry since the implementation of reforms in April 2006.

Millennium Dental Technologies And The Institute For Advanced Laser Dentistry Issues Call For Speakers For 6th Annual Clinicians' Meeting

Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. and The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) announced that they are seeking speaker proposals for the 6th Annual Clinicians' Meeting, taking place February 11-15, 2009 at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico.

Aetna Introduces Dental-Only Insurance Plans For Individuals And Their Families

Aetna (NYSE:AET) announced that it has begun selling stand-alone dental plans to individuals and families, which are now effective as of June 1, 2008. These new products will initially be offered in Arizona, Delaware, Illinois and Pennsylvania, with plans to expand their availability to additional states in the future.

Temporary Dentures Improve Patients' Smiles And Overall Health

As people begin to realize how their appearance may influence their social life, many are turning to alternative methods to perfect their smile. Temporary dentures are not only economically feasible to wear while waiting for a permanent denture, but they can also aid in a person's overall health and restore a fading smile, according to a study from the January/February 2008 issue of General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) clinical, peer reviewed journal.

Licorice Extract Provides New Treatment Option For Canker Sores

What common oral condition appears as shallow ulcers of different sizes, affects one in five Americans, can be caused by food allergies and hormonal changes, and also can cause severe mouth pain? Commonly referred to as "canker sores, " recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) now can be treated by an extr.

Interleukin Genetics To Present At The 13th International Conference On Periodontal Research

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (AMEX:ILI), announced that Dr. Kenneth Kornman, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at the 13th International Conference on Periodontal Research (ICPR) on June 6, 2008 in Ljubljana, Slovenia on the genetic and environmental factors that control inflammation differences among individuals.

2008 British Dental Conference And Exhibition The Biggest Ever, UK

The 2008 British Dental Conference and Exhibition was the biggest ever staged, both in terms of the numbers of people attending and the number of organisations exhibiting. The event, held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 3 May, attracted 4, 263 visitors and 180 exhibitors.

Eliminating Medicaid Dental Benefits Could Lead To More Costly Treatment For California Residents, Report Finds

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's (R) proposal to eliminate dental benefits for nearly three million state residents as part of a plan to address the state budget deficit would result in a loss of about $115 million in federal matching funds and lead to more costly medical treatment, according to a report released Monday, the.

Oral Health Can Be Affected For Years To Come From Premature Tooth Loss

The prospect of exchanging a tooth for that coveted reward from the tooth fairy often has kids wiggling teeth with vigor, but what happens when a primary or permanent tooth is lost prematurely due to trauma? According to a study published in the March/April 2008 issue of General Dentistry, .

Improved Workforce Measurement Vital For Understanding NHS Dental Challenge, UK

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the announcement that the NHS Information Centre is undertaking a review of the way the number of NHS dentists in England and Wales is measured. The BDA will be responding to the consultation document placed on the NHS Information Centre website which looks at the different options available for counting and reporting the number of NHS dentists.