Posts Tagged ‘dental decay’

US dentists urge parents to book dental appointments in National Children’s Dental Health Month

US dentists urge parents to book dental appointments in National Children’s Dental Health Month

Dentists in the US are urging parents to make appointments for their children to mark National Children’s Dental Health Month. The annual campaign, which is celebrated by dental professionals all over the country, is designed to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health and encourage parents to ensure their children see a dentist […]


Oral Health Foundation promotes drinking water, as new study showcases the perils of pop

Oral Health Foundation promotes drinking water, as new study showcases the perils of pop

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging people to drink water, as a new study highlights the perils of fizzy pop. New research has linked the consumption of fizzy drinks to an elevated risk of premature death, with those who drink two servings of pop per day facing a higher risk of heart disease, strokes and […]


UK children exceed total childhood recommended intake of sugar by the age of 10, new research suggests

UK children exceed total childhood recommended intake of sugar by the age of 10, new research suggests

Children in the UK are consuming the total recommended intake of sugar for their entire childhood by the time they turn 10, new research suggests. Figures show that children are consuming around 8 extra cubes of sugar per day, which equates to an additional 2,800 cubes per year. This is compared to the recommended daily […]


Australian dentist highlights the dental damage caused by drinking alcohol

Australian dentist highlights the dental damage caused by drinking alcohol

Most people are aware that drinking can result in headaches and nausea, but have you ever thought about how alcohol affects your smile? Australian dentist, Dr Lewis Ehrlich, recently uploaded a photograph to his Facebook page to highlight the dangers of frequent or binge drinking. Many people are aware that eating sweets and drinking pop […]


Public health minister praises Bradford’s Stop the Rot dental campaign

Public health minister praises Bradford’s Stop the Rot dental campaign

A dental campaign, which was launched by Bradford’s Telegraph & Argus newspaper, has attracted plaudits from a public health minister. Steve Brine, public health minister, described the ‘Stop the Rot’ campaign as “brilliant” during a meeting with representatives of the paper and local MP, Judith Cummins. Stop the Rot was launched on the back of […]


Norwich dentist laments ‘deeply disturbing’ childhood decay figures

Norwich dentist laments ‘deeply disturbing’ childhood decay figures

A dentist from Norwich has shared his concerns about standards of oral health among children in the local press. Speaking to a local newspaper, dentist Gautam Sharma, from West Earlham Dental Health Practice, said that the situation was “deeply disturbing”, with new figures confirming that more than 43,000 extractions took place in hospitals in England […]


Stop the rot! Dentists back fresh calls to tackle sugar consumption in the wake of new decay figures

Stop the rot! Dentists back fresh calls to tackle sugar consumption in the wake of new decay figures

Dentists are backing fresh calls to try and reduce sugar consumption in the wake of the publication of alarming figures. New statistics show that twice as many children under 10 were treated in hospital for dental decay than a broken arm in 2016/2017. Figures analysed by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College […]


Older people in Ireland require extensive dental treatment due to lack of oral care, leading dentist warns

Older people in Ireland require extensive dental treatment due to lack of oral care, leading dentist warns

One of Ireland’s most senior dentists has warned that older people are requiring extensive dental treatment as a result of a lack of oral care. Dr Anne Twomey, vice president of the Irish Dental Association, warned that elderly people are suffering from severe dental issues as a direct result of a poor diet and restricted […]


How to Help Your Kid’s Teeth Have a Happy Halloween!

How to Help Your Kid’s Teeth Have a Happy Halloween!

Halloween weekend will soon be upon us! Tomorrow night, children will be dressing up in their spookiest costumes and going from door to door in search of sweet treats. Halloween is a fun time for children but for their teeth, it is often the scariest night of the year. Is it possible to keep your […]


TV Doctor Offers Tips for a Better Smile

TV Doctor Offers Tips for a Better Smile

A well-known television doctor has accused Brits of being ‘too tolerant’ when it comes to unsightly smiles and offered a list of solutions to help people enjoy better oral health and a more attractive smile. Dr Chris van Tulleken feels that British people have accepted a reputation of having “lousy teeth” and should take more […]