Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Teenage boy is lucky to survive after dentist spots warning sign of brain tumour during routine check
You often hear about life-saving doctors, but a Perth dentist has hit the headlines after spotting warning signs of a brain tumour during a routine dental check on a 13-year old patient. Konah Brown had seen a number of doctors after complaining of headaches and dizziness, but was told that his pains were caused by […]
New figures suggest that 1 in 7 British toddlers have tooth decay
New figures have suggested that 1 in 7 British toddlers now have tooth decay. According to a new study, 14 percent of 3-year old children have at least one decayed, missing or filled tooth. Author, Maria Morgan, from Cardiff University, said that many people are unaware that they need to start cleaning their child’s teeth […]
“Tooth Fairy” Dentist Asks Children to Send Him Their Baby Teeth To Test Effect of Fluoride
A Dentist in Victoria, Australia has asked for children and parents to send him baby teeth that have fallen out to aid in a new investigation looking into the effects fluoridation of water has made on children’s dental health. Maurice White, based in Melbourne has asked specifically for baby molar teeth that have fallen […]
Glasgow children waiting up to 6 months for treatment for severe decay, new figures suggest
Children in Greater Glasgow and Clyde are waiting up to six months for treatment for severe decay, new figures suggest. Provisional statistics obtained by the British Dental Association suggest that waiting times for urgent dental treatment range from 12 weeks to 6 months. Research also claims that children in Dumfries and Galloway, Highland and Forth […]
New report reveals significant differences in oral health standards between rich and poor areas in Sheffield
A new report has revealed significant differences in standards of oral health between rich and poor areas of Sheffield. The latest figures show that 31 percent of the city’s 5-year-olds have decay affecting 3 or 4 teeth, but the most alarming aspect is the difference between affluent and deprived areas of the city. In some […]
King’s Sutton students get a visit from the mobile dentist
Students in King’s Sutton had plenty to smile about receiving a visit from the mobile dentist. Pupils from King’s Sutton primary School were treated to a visit from a Big Smiles mobile unit. Big Smiles is a national scheme, which provides children with educational programmes that are designed to improve their oral health. Nearby […]
Australian dentist makes trips to the clinic fun with new dinosaur-shaped dental chair
An Australian dentist has gone the extra mile to make dental trips fun for kids by investing in a chair shaped like a dinosaur. Kim Hunter, from Erskine Park Dental, has installed a bright green and yellow dinosaur-shaped dental chair in the treatment room to encourage children to have fun at the dentist and help […]
Figures confirm an ‘alarming’ rise in cases of decay in South Australia
The State Government has sounded the alarms after new figures showed a significant increase in the number of children suffering from tooth decay in South Australia. New figures show an ‘alarming’ increase in the number of children requiring hospital treatment for dental issues. Last year, 2,500 children under the age of 8 were admitted to […]
Jodie Kidd teams up with the Big Brush Up dental campaign to promote healthy smiles for children
Model Jodie Kidd has teamed up with the Big Brush Up dental campaign to promote healthy smiles for children. The model and mum of 5-year old Indio, has lent her support to the campaign, which is run by Denplan in association with Simplyhealth Professionals. Jodie has long been a supporter of oral health campaigns and […]
Tooth decay claims over 50 million hours of classroom time per year in the US
Dental decay is a greater threat to the health of children in the US than obesity and asthma, it has been revealed. According to recent research, more than 50 million hours of classroom time are lost to dental issues every year. Dentists in the US are worried that children’s diets are to blame, with many […]
