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BDA supports new anti-smoking initiatives
The British Dental Association has joined other members of the Smokefree Action Coalition in backing the government’s new initiatives to try and encourage people to give up smoking. Last week, the government announced that shops will no longer be able to display boxes of cigars and cigarettes and there are also plans to ban enticing […]
Plans for a new health centre in Warrington get the green light
Plans to create a new, state of the art health centre in Warrington have been given the green light. Permission for the new centre had been withdrawn after NHS Warrington exceeded its budget; however, the centre has now been given the go ahead after the investment was approved by NHS North West. The new Garven […]
New dental targets launched in Fiji
The Fijian Health Ministry has announced new dental targets. The Health Ministry has set a new target to provide all health centres in rural areas and sub-divisional health facilities with basic dental instruments and equipment. Peni Namotu, a spokesperson for the ministry, said that the new measures have been launched to target poor standards of […]
Southampton residents angry over fluoride decision
Local residents in Southampton are angry after a judge gave a water fluoridation scheme the green light. Residents campaigned against the decision to add fluoride to local water supplies and took their case to court; however, a judge turned down their appeal, stating that the local authority had the power to decide whether or not […]
Dental stem cells could help tackle diabetes
A new research study has found that dental stem cells could be used to treat type 1 diabetes. The study, which was carried out at Stempeutics Research Malaysia and the University of Malaya, involved taking stem cells from baby teeth, which were then cultured in specific conditions to enable the cells to turn into cells […]
Dentists launch new root canal therapy campaign
A group of leading dental professionals have launched a new campaign to inform people about root canal therapy. The Saving Teeth Awareness campaign has been launched to inform patients about infections and conditions which can contribute to tooth loss and raise awareness of the benefits of root canal therapy. The campaign was established due to […]
Dentist launches new drink to boost oral health
A dentist from Eastern Panhandle has launched a new range of drinks to boost oral health. Dr Kenneth Banks decided to combine his two loves, tea and dentistry, to come up with a new range of sweet tea drinks, which have benefits for oral health. This year, Tropical Breeze Beverages, a small, family-owned company, launched […]
Dental hygienists offer lower dental bills
Dental hygienists in Alberta are offering patients lower dental fees to help families who are struggling to afford dental care. The law in Alberta changed in 2006; the change in the Alberta Health Professions Act enabled dental hygienists to open up their own businesses, which offer a range of basic treatments and services for a […]
Fort Worth dental surgery to offer free treatment
A Fort Worth dental practice will provide free dental treatment for uninsured patients tomorrow. Fort Worth Dental on Citylake Boulevard will offer free dental treatment for the first 100 patients to come through the door tomorrow. The event is part of a national initiative run by non-profit organisation, Dentistry from the Heart. Tomorrow’s event will […]
Research links second-hand smoke to cavities
A research study has linked second-hand smoke to a higher risk of cavities. Dr Taru Kinnunen, director of the Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Research Program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Kinnunen was speaking at the University of Manitoba dental faculty’s annual research day yesterday; he told members of the audience that passive smoking […]
