Heart Health

Humanitarian touch:

A dentist belongs to a noble profession. He should be aware of how the health of a community is measured, what factors influence and what the current health status is. The practice of dentistry should not be being curative and restorative alone but protecting and preventing also. Health is not an entity which can be transferred from one individual to another or from health services to the society. The individual must value health and make active efforts to remain healthy.

Aids for Oral Care:

Oral health forms a part of total health and if carried out, can assure better dental health. The advances made in science and technology will not have any effect unless the people are aware of what needs to be done to remain healthy. The aim of free dental care is to ensure that people are receptive and that services which are necessary are… Read More…

Dental hygiene students from Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are organizing and helping run a full day of free dental service for children and young adults in need.  Spearheaded by Amber McCabe, an OU dental hygiene senior at SOTC. The day of free dental care, to be run by 12 students and one dentist, will provide free service for 75 patients age 20 or younger, who do not have any dental coverage of their own.

Students organized the event as a way of giving back to their local community and though the school already encourages students to participate in many community service acts as part of their normal education curriculum, this event in particular was organized as an additional help to the local area.  McCabe says that when she was growing up she was reliant upon Trinity health care and free programs for all of her own dental needs and… Read More…

This is an article that was published recently by StreetCorner – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

With many Australians facing the silent epidemic of poor oral health, a new program known as Healthy Smiles for Life is providing free dental care for people in need across the country.

Healthy Smiles for Life is a community support project sponsored by Colgate and organised in partnership with The Salvation Army, Barnardos, The Benevolent Society, and Youth Off The Streets.

The program matches volunteer dentists who donate their time and their skills free of charge with the support of Colgate to clients nominated by the partner charities. More than 220 have volunteered so far to help Australians in need.

Dental partners include the National Dental Foundation, a group of volunteer dentists who provide care for people in need, and Dental Care Network.

Originally providing free dental care… Read More…

Those on tight budgets are used to cutting back on necessary expenditure, and certain costly activities, such as the monthly dental check-up, may fall by the wayside, at least until something goes wrong and can no longer be easily ignored. However, finding an affordable dental practitioner can be an extremely tricky business, especially for those on low incomes, the elderly, disabled and those without dental insurance and access to credit. The current economic climate, which has seen thousands lose their jobs-and their insurance-has exacerbated the problem.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which you can seek out cut-price, or even free dental care. One way is to contact the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), who sometimes look for volunteers to take part in clinical trials related to dental or oral conditions.

There are also programmes offered by many health and social service agencies that… Read More…

A few decades ago, there were insurance policies that cover almost a thousand dollars of dental fees. Today, this hasn’t changed a bit in spite of the fact that the dental care services these days cost double or even triple as it did before. The truth is that only a small number of people can afford dental care even if it covered by insurance. It is surprising that some have started opting for tooth extraction rather than paying for the dental work just because of this reason.

The search for free dentistry has been the quest of many. Finding affordable dental care within your area is an easy task. However, the problem lies when it comes to finding a dental care specialist who offers free plans for you and your family. This may take a while but it could be done if you know the exact places to search… Read More…