Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’
Nearly 50 Percent of Britain’s Youngsters Has Tooth Decay
A recent study has revealed that almost half of Britain’s youngsters have tooth decay. In the most recent national children’s oral health survey since the 2003 Children’s Dental Health Survey, figures show that 46 percent of 8 year olds and a similar proportion of 15 year olds have signs of dental decay. The survey covers […]
Dentists Issue Warning Over Sugary Fruit Juices
Dentists have issued a warning over the sugar content of fruit juices in a bid to reduce rates of decay among young children. Last year, more than 1,200 children were hospitalised for dental treatment and one of the main contributing causes is drinking sugary drinks from a bottle. Many parents think they are giving their […]
Worcestershire Community Dental Team Carries Out More Than 130 Mouth Cancer Checks in November
The community dental service from Worcestershire Health and Care Trust completed 136 mouth cancer checks in November. The team visited community hospitals all over the county during the month as part of Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. Members of the team travelled to local hospitals to offer mouth cancer screening and provide patients with information about […]
Brave Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story to Inspire Others for Mouth Cancer Action Month
A woman who has fought several types of cancer over the last two decades has shared her story in a bid to raise awareness of mouth cancer and encourage people to have screening tests this November. Jacky Merrison, 72, spoke at the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign run by the British Dental […]
Dental Experts Urge Diabetics to be Mouth Cancer Aware This November
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and dental experts are urging diabetics to be mouth cancer aware. Mouth cancer has become more prevalent in the UK in the last decade and studies show that people who have diabetes have a higher risk of developing mouth cancer. In the UK, more than 3 million people have […]
Lindley Dental Team Gets Behind Oral Cancer Campaign
The team from Lindley Dental Practice is getting behind Mouth Cancer Awareness Month by wearing charity t-shirts and blue lipstick, and offering free mouth cancer screening in November. The national campaign, which is run by the British Dental Health Foundation, aims to educate people about mouth cancer and encourage as many people as possible to […]
Research Links Smoking To Higher HPV Risk
A new study has linked smoking to a higher risk of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. Research has revealed that smoking increases the risk of HPV by three times, making smokers much more likely to develop oral cancer than non-smokers. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, involved a […]
British Dental Health Foundation Highlights Neglect As Cause of Alarming Rates of Decay Among Children
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has suggested that child neglect is a major cause of the alarming rates of child dental issues. The allegation comes after it was revealed that almost 500 children are being admitted for hospital treatment for dental conditions every week in the UK. Figures from the […]
Decay a Growing Problem in The UK, as 500 Children are Taken into Hospital Every Week
In the vast majority of cases, tooth decay is completely preventable, yet 500 children are being hospitalised every week in the UK for dental health problem according to the most recent figures. Figures from the NHS show that almost 500 children are taken into UK hospitals every week due to dental decay. Many require tooth […]
Dental Charity Survey Reveals Brits Are Still Scared Of Going To The Dentist
Dentists now use all kinds of gadgets, gizmos and therapies to make patients feel more relaxed, but a recent survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has confirmed that many people are still anxious about going to the dentist. The survey, which involved around 2,000 British adults, found that 33 per cent of […]
