News channel survey reveals strong support for free dental care in New Zealand
A survey conducted by a major news channel in New Zealand has revealed overwhelmingly strong support for free dental care. In light of comments made by former Prime Minister Helen Clark, 1 News ran a...
View ArticleTexas Mission of Mercy to host free dental clinic in Austin for the first time
The Texas Mission of Mercy will visit Austin for the first time, it has been confirmed. The charity will be hosting a free dental clinic over the course of the weekend of the 20th and 21st July at...
View ArticlePoole fishermen receive free dental care
Fishermen in Poole have been provided with dental care free of charge as part of a new project run by Dentaid in partnership with the Seafarers’ Hospital Society and the Fishermen’s Mission. Fishermen...
View ArticleFines are putting poorer dental patients off, British Dental Association claims
The threat of fines is putting poorer patients off going to the dentist, the British Dental Association claims. The BDA has attributed a significant decrease in the number of people on low incomes...
View ArticleFigures show a decrease in treatments provided to adults entitled to free...
New figures from NHS Digital show a significant decrease in the number of treatments provided to adults who are eligible for NHS dentistry in Leeds. The latest statistics, which relate to the...
View ArticleNew Zealand dentists join forces to host free dental event
Dentists from 80 dental clinics across New Zealand have joined forces to provide free treatment for over a thousand patients over the course of the last couple of weeks. As part of an event organised...
View ArticleHundreds turn out for free Mission of Mercy dental clinic in North Dakota
Hundreds of people turned out for a free dental clinic hosted by the Mission of Mercy in North Dakota over the weekend. Crowds started to gather long before the clinic officially opened its doors at...
View ArticleWatchdog claims confusion over fees is putting patients on benefits off going...
A watchdog has claimed that confusion over fees is putting patients who are on benefits off going to dentist in Wales. Community Health Councils in Wales suggests that many people who claim benefits...
View ArticleHopeful dental patients wait in line for days for free Phoenix dentistry...
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Arizona State Fairgrounds last week in hope that they may be able to see a dentist. The Mission of Mercy clinic, which provides free dental care, took place in...
View ArticleDentaid mobile unit set to return to Dewsbury to host free clinics
A mobile dental unit provided by the charity, Dentaid, is set to return to Dewsbury between the 18th and the 21st February. The clinic, which will be staffed by Dentaid volunteers, will offer free...
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