Posts Tagged ‘Dental health’
Summertime can Increase Dental Damage Risk
We might not get much in the way of sunshine in Britain over the summer, but when we do we tend to try to make the best of it. Now, however, dental experts are spreading warnings about the risk summer habits and eating routines can have on our dental health. While summer often brings barbeques, weekend […]
Derby Dentists join forces to help People give up Smoking
Dentists and dental staff in Derby are joining forces to help people give up smoking. Ten dental practices in the city have already signed up to the campaign, which will be launched as part of National Smile Month. The practices are working with Fresh Start, the NHS’ Stop Smoking Service. The aim of the partnership […]
Half of New Zealanders struggling to afford dental care
Almost half of New Zealanders are struggling to afford dental care, it has been revealed. Jim Anderton, leader of the Progressive Party, says that the current economic climate is making it extremely difficult for people to afford regular dental care. Research shows that half of New Zealanders did not visit a dentist last year because […]
Boost for Ballarat dental services
The Australian Budget did not bring good news for dental health; however, there was a boost for dental services in Ballarat. Treasurer Wayne Swan announced that $19.4 million will be committed to Ballarat; the money will be used to expand and renovate the Ballarat Services’ Dental Clinic and build a new healthcare centre for Ballarat […]
Uttoxeter dental practice on the move
A dental practice in Uttoxeter has moved to a new location in the centre of the town, it has been announced. Uttoxeter Dental Practice, which has been operating under the name of Bason and Cathercole Surgery on the High Street for almost 40 years, has now moved onto the Dovefields Retail Park; the practice has […]
Fluoride Debate continues in Cape Breton
Representatives from both sides of the fluoride debate are preparing to have their voices heard at a regional council meeting in Cape Breton today. Health experts and professionals will be joined by scientists and anti-fluoride campaigners to make presentations in front of an audience; both sides of the argument will be presented, as the debate […]
Multimillion pound health and dental centre to be built in Swansea
Construction is set to begin on a new, multimillion pound health centre in Swansea this summer, it has been revealed. The development project, which will cost around 7 million pounds, will create one of Wales’ largest health centres and local people will benefit from an array of medical and dental services. The new facility will […]
Wrigley’s launches new chewing gum to promote good oral health
Wrigley’s, the leading chewing gum brand, has announced the launch of three brand new additions to its bestselling Extra range of chewing gum. The new products, including Extra Ice Spearmint, Extra Ice White and Extra Ice Peppermint, all contain 50% xylitol. Xylitol has been proven to promote good oral health, by protecting against cavities and […]
North Dakota launches new programme to reduce rates of decay
A new dental health programme has been launched to combat high rates of tooth decay amongst children in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health has joined forces with Bridging the Dental Gap to launch the new campaign, named Seal! North Dakota. The programme will help to ensure that underprivileged children are given sealants […]
After school dental care trial underway in Bendigo
Bendigo Health Board has launched a six week trial programme to provide extended hours for children’s dental care. The programme will be used to determine the degree of demand for extended hours and will focus on secondary school students. From Wednesday onwards the school dental clinic will open from 5pm until 8pm. Robyn Lindsay, from […]
