Posts Tagged ‘decay’
Thousands of Hartlepool children haven’t seen a dentist in the last year
New figures have revealed that over 10,000 children in Hartlepool didn’t see a dentist last year. Statistics from the NHS suggested that 51% of children in the North East town didn’t go to the dentist in the 12-month period leading up to September 2018, despite the fact that dentists recommend 6-monthly visits for children. This […]
Experts warn against the dangers of sugar addiction, as some children need all their teeth extracted
Dental experts have issued another warning over the impact of the nation’s sugar addiction, as figures reveal that 75,000 children had teeth extracted last year. Dentists all over the country have reported an increase in rates of decay, with some children suffering from such severe decay that they need all their teeth removing. In the […]
Scottish Dental Practices Prepare For Childsmile’s Summer Campaign
Dental practices across Scotland are preparing to launch this summer’s Childsmile campaign with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of children’s oral health and getting kids involved in Childsmile events. Practices across the country will be converted into kid’s zones to educate and engage children and encourage them to adopt positive habits to […]
Could Lasers Spell The End For Root Canal Treatment?
Researchers in the USA claim that laser technology could be used to treat decay, eradicating the need for root canal treatment. Researchers from Harvard University have discovered that using laser beams can trigger the formation of new dentin in animal studies. The team found that stem cells in the pulp tissue were activated by the […]
Why You Should Be Saving Your Pennies When it Comes to Buying Toothpaste
In the UK we spend more than £3 billion per year on health and beauty products, but is it really worth shelling out for premium products or could you be saving yourself a small fortune by opting for budget brands? When it comes to buying toothpaste, you will probably have noticed that there are hundreds […]
Colgate celebrates Oral Health Month with supermarket giveaway
Colgate, one of the UK’s leading oral hygiene product manufacturers, is celebrating Oral Health Month by offering the chance to win £300 worth of supermarket vouchers. Oral Health Month will run throughout the month of September and this year’s theme is ‘Love Your Mouth, It’s Good For Your Health’. The aim is to encourage people […]
Scottish dental firm seals deal with Russian distributor
Dundee-based dental firm, 3D Diagnostic Imaging, has entered the Russian market. 3D Diagnostic Imaging has closed a deal with a Russian distributor to distribute its innovative CarieScan Pro device, an early detection instrument for dental decay. The distributor has been named as IT Stom. This will be the first time the Scottish firm has entered […]
Funding for oral health programme in Ilfracombe
A new oral health programme will be launched in Ilfracombe, Devon, after health bosses successfully secured funding from the British Dental Health Foundation and the Wrigley Tooth Fairy Fund. Northern Devon NHS Trust was one of 12 organisations to bid successfully for funding; the money will now be used to pay for oral health educators […]
Free dental screening for kids in Redding, California
The Shasta Healthy Smiles Oral Health Program is providing free dental screening for children aged between 0 and 5 in Redding, California. Children in Shasta County are invited to attend the free screening, which will take place on Tuesday 9th August between 10am and 2pm at the Shasta Family Justice Center on Market Street. Children […]
Leading dentist unsurprised by high rates of decay
A leading dentist has responded to alarming oral health statistics by saying that he is unsurprised by increasing rates of decay. Dr Stuart Gairns, chief executive of the Australian Dental Association, said that he was unsurprised by figures which suggested that half of children aged six and twelve suffer from decay. The statistics were released […]
