Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
Dental health becomes part of election frenzy
Dental health has been thrown into the media spotlight following a call for better services by the Shadow Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. The Tory MP was in Reading yesterday and said that research in the area had suggested that dental health was a priority for many local people; Tory candidate Alok Sharma has been conducting […]
New decay detecting instrument could put an end to fillings
A new instrument, which is able to detect early warning signs of tooth decay, could put an end to the need for fillings. The instrument, which is named the CarieScan Pro, was developed by a team of Scottish researchers. The tool is a small clip-like device, which is inserted into the patient’s mouth; a faint […]
Thousands of Minnesota kids receive free dental care
National Give Kids a Smile month has helped thousands of children across America; in Minnesota alone a staggering six thousand and sixty nine children benefitted from the free care provided by special clinics. The event, which ran throughout February and was celebrated across the whole of America, was designed to raise awareness of the importance […]
Dentists urge parents to encourage good oral hygiene habits
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to encourage their children to adopt good oral hygiene habits from a very young age. Some dentists have even suggested parents start to tend to their children’s oral health before they even develop teeth; parents can use gauze wipes to cleanse their baby’s gums before they develop teeth and then […]
North Carolina students receive free oral health presentations
Children in North Carolina received free oral health presentations courtesy of staff from the Cary Family Dental clinic. The presentations have been carried out over the last few weeks in various locations across the state, as part of the series of events held to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month. The presentations, which were designed […]
Healthcare reform bill will improve children’s dental care
Representatives from America’s biggest benefit provider, Delta Dental, have welcomed the passing of President Obama’s ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’. The bill will dramatically change the structure of dental care for children and will provide a much more level playing field in terms of accessing affordable oral health care. Delta Dental’s president, Kim Volk […]
Health Reform Bill will bring significant changes to dental provision
The historic vote that took place yesterday at Congress could have radical implications for millions of dental patients across America. President Obama has been campaigning tirelessly for changes in healthcare and insurance since he was elected; yesterday, his prayers were answered and the bill was passed by the narrowest of margins. The health reform package […]
Budget cuts in British Columbia will affect thousands of underprivileged kids
The Government in British Columbia has announced budget cuts, which will affect a programme that offers underprivileged children valuable dental care. The cuts in funding will mean that preventive services for children from low-income families, will be halved; a measure that will have serious implications for their dental health in the future. Preventive services have […]
Clinic for underprivileged children faces closure
A clinic that helps thousands of disadvantaged children is facing closure. The San Gabriel Foundation for Dental Health clinic, which is held at the Hacienda La Puente School for adults in San Gabriel Valley, currently offers care to thousands of children that have no insurance and cannot afford dental care. However, the clinic is now […]
Florida kids benefit from one-day clinic
Youngsters in Florida attended a special one-day clinic last week to celebrate dental health as part of the national Give Kids a Smile programme. The one-off clinic, which was held at the Suncoast Community Health Center in Ruskin, offered around 50 children aged under 17 free dental care. The event is part of the series […]
