Posts Tagged ‘Cardiff University’
Study suggests mouthwash could help to reduce Covid-19 transmission
A new study suggests that using mouthwash could help to reduce Covid-19 transmission. Researchers at Cardiff University found that mouthwash could potentially lower the risk of transmission, as well as playing a part in destroying the outer layer of the virus, known as ‘the envelope.’ Covid-19 is one of a number of enveloped viruses, which […]
Labour deputy leader vows to ban children’s cereal characters as part of a clampdown on refined sugar
The deputy leader of the Labour Party has vowed to ban popular children’s cereal characters if the party gets in as part of a clampdown on refined sugar addiction. Speaking at the Advertising Association conference, Tom Watson described refined sugar as “every bit as deadly as tobacco” and accused advertising agencies and manufacturers of targeting […]
Mountain Ash Hospital Offers Free Dental Care Provided by Students
A hospital in Mountain Ash is offering local patients in the Cynon Valley free dental care. The Dental Teaching Unity at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon is now accepting new patients and offering them the chance to receive dental care without charge. Treatment will be provided by dental students under the supervision of trained professionals. The system […]
New Research Warns of Relationship Between Energy Drinks and Teen Teeth Problems
New research has suggested that teens are putting their oral health at risk as a result of consuming sugar laden sports and energy drinks. Researchers at Cardiff University found that high levels of consumption among 12-14 year olds was increasing the risk of obesity and dental health issues in this demographic. A team of researchers […]
Children’s Oral Health Has Improved In Wales, Research Shows
New research has confirmed that standards of oral health among Welsh children have improved significantly. Figures from a study carried out by researchers at Cardiff University suggest that there has been a 12 percent reduction in the number of 5 year olds suffering from dental decay since 2008. This marks the most significant improvement on […]
Dentists in Wales Unsure When to Refer Cases of Child Neglect
A new study carried out by researchers at Cardiff University has revealed that many dentists in Wales don’t have enough confidence to refer cases of child neglect to social services. The report suggests that many dental professionals lack the training to give them confidence to decide whether or not to refer children with severe dental health […]
Welsh Dental Student Gets Late Call-up For The Commonwealth Games
A dental student in her fourth year at Cardiff University has been called up to represent the Welsh hockey team at the Commonwealth Games after a late injury forced another player to withdraw. Sophie Clayton, 20, has now joined the squad in Glasgow after her team mate, Eloise Laity, pulled out with injury. The student […]
New Jobs Created at Lampeter Dental Surgery after Successful Re-launch
New jobs have been created at a Lampeter dental surgery after the practice secured funding to re-open the surgery under new management Pont Steffan Dental Practice, which is located on North Road, is one of just two dental practices in Lampeter. The surgery closed in August last year when the dentist retired, but has recently […]
