Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
The Oral Health Foundation launches new strategy to dramatically improve standards of dental health by 2024
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a new global strategy, which is designed to dramatically improve standards of dental health by the year 2024. The charity, which works across the UK and the rest of the world, has put together proposals to reduce rates of decay, increase the focus on prevention and ensure vulnerable people […]
Petersfield dental team to host bake sale for dementia and cancer charities
A dental team from Petersfield is preparing to don pinnies and whisk up a storm to raise money for charity. The staff at Sixty-Six Dental Surgery is hosting a bake sale on Tuesday 19th June to raise funds for Marie Curie and the Alzheimer’s Society. Dentists usually discourage patients from eating sweet treats, but for […]
The Faculty of General Dental Practice shares new guidelines for treating patients with dementia
The Faculty of General Dental Practice has shared new guidelines for treating patients who suffer from dementia. Over 50 new recommendations have been published to help dental professionals and healthcare workers to provide better care for patients with dementia. Research suggests that around 5 percent of the population suffers from dementia and the body is […]
Pwlllheli dental team backs Dementia Awareness campaign
A dental team from Pwllheli is doing its bit to raise awareness of dementia this week as part of a dementia awareness campaign. The team from Penlan Dental Care has signed up to support an initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society known as Dementia Friends. This week, dentists, nurses and support staff took part in […]
Regular dental and eye checks ups could reduce dementia risks
Research has suggested that regular dental check-ups and eye tests could reduce the risk of dementia. Scientists in Canada found that people who have a healthy, active lifestyle and attend regular dental and eye sight examinations have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study examined various factors, including oral health, eyesight, hearing, diabetes, […]
Study shows link between tooth loss and dementia
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has expressed concern following the results of a study investigating the relationship between dementia and tooth loss. The study, which was conducted in Japan, involved more than 4,200 participants over the age of 65; all the participants underwent thorough dental examinations, as well as […]
