Posts Tagged ‘Cancer’
Millions could have fluoridated water in the future
Millions of people could have fluoride added to their ware, following a court ruling that gave a local health authority the right to proceed with fluoridation, despite public outcry. With the backing of the local council and two thirds of local residents, a mother from Southampton appealed against the South Central Strategic Health Authority’s decision […]
Inquiry launched into late cancer diagnoses
An inquiry has been launched in Northern Ireland following revelations surrounding late diagnoses of cancer in a number of dental patients. Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has ordered an urgent independent inquiry after concerns were raised over a number of diagnoses. More than a hundred dental patients have been ordered to go back to specialists for […]
Mouth cancer awareness should be all year round
Following the success of the recent Mouth Cancer Action Month, Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has called for both dentists and patients to maintain their vigilance throughout the year, to help prevent deaths from the disease. Dr Carter said: “The support from the profession since the campaign started has […]
Japanese study suggests that wasabi prevents tooth decay
Scientists in Japan have suggested that wasabi can help to prevent tooth decay. Wasabi is a pungent plant from the Cruciferous family, which is often served in Japanese restaurants as an accompaniment to sushi. The study found that a chemical compound, known as isothiocyanates, which is found in wasabi, helps to prevent decay; the compound […]
Canadians vote against fluoridated water supplies
Residents in Waterloo, Ontario have voted to stop adding fluoride to water supplies. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has been welcomed by anti-fluoride campaigners; however, the news has shocked dentists and the incoming head of the Ontario Dental Association has condemned the decision. Dr Harry Hoediono has criticised the decision, saying that people […]
Survey shows lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK
A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed a ‘staggering’ lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK. Over one thousand people participated in the survey, which was carried out as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month; the results showed that a very small proportion of people were actually aware […]
New Mexico free dental clinic attracts hundreds
A free dental clinic has attracted hundreds of patients in New Mexico. The New Mexico Mission of Mercy is hosting a two day free dental event, which started at 5am today and will finish late tomorrow. Some patients have been queuing for appointments since Tuesday, as the slots will be allocated on a first come, […]
Thousands queue for free oral cancer check-ups
More than two thousand people queued for free oral cancer check-ups at two hospitals in Ireland yesterday. Patients waited in line for appointments at Cork University Dental Hospital and Dublin Dental University Hospital; patients in Dublin started to queue from 6:45 am and the clinic opened an hour earlier than planned to cope with the […]
Dental hospitals invite patients for free cancer check-ups
Dental hospitals in Cork and Dublin are inviting patients to attend free screening examinations on Wednesday. The free check-ups are being used to screen for cancer and raise awareness of mouth and neck cancer. Oral cancer is the sixth most common form of cancer, affecting thousands of people around the world; however, it does not […]
Dentist extracts tooth stem cells for future medicine
Three Denver-based dentists are teaming up with StemSave™ in order to offer their patients a chance to store valuable stem cells for possible future “Regenerative Medical Therapies.” The National Institutes of Health recently discovered that powerful stem cells were contained in teeth, which could help protect their dental health in the future. Denver dentists Dr. […]
