Posts Tagged ‘Fluoride’
Canadians vote against fluoridated water supplies
Residents in Waterloo, Ontario have voted to stop adding fluoride to water supplies. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has been welcomed by anti-fluoride campaigners; however, the news has shocked dentists and the incoming head of the Ontario Dental Association has condemned the decision. Dr Harry Hoediono has criticised the decision, saying that people […]
Isle of Man residents urged to give feedback on oral health strategy
Health ministers on the Isle of Man are urging residents to give their feedback on the new oral health strategy. The document was published online in September and residents were invited to leave comments and ideas; they now have just one day left to submit their comments. Health Minister David Anderson said he would like […]
British researchers coming up with innovative dental solutions
For many years, America has been leading the way in dental research and the Hollywood smile has become the ultimate symbol of US success; however, British dental researchers are working on a number of innovative new solutions to tackle age-old dental health problems. Researchers at the Dental Institute at Barts and the London School of […]
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
Fluoride good for long-term dental health
A study has found that children who have access to fluoridated water supplies enjoy better oral health in adulthood. The study, which was carried out by Matthew Neidell, from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, found that exposure to fluoride during the early years increased the likelihood of good oral health during […]
Elementary school to be provided with preventative dental treatment
Children attending the Springfield Elementary School, in Georgia, will be provided with preventative dental procedures. The programme, intended to be launched in September, is a joint project by the school, Oral Health America: National Sealant Alliance and the Georgia Oral Health Prevention Programme. The programme will provide cleaning, dental screening exams, fluoride treatment and dental […]
Dental students drop in on local children
Dental hygiene students from Idaho State University visited children from Lincoln Early Childhood Center last week to give them fluoride treatments. The dental hygiene students visit the children three times a year and offer their services free of charge. The children receive fluoride treatments, which strengthen their teeth and help to prevent cavities and decay. […]
Tap water could hold the key to good dental health
Drinking tap water could improve dental health, according to a report published in the General Dentistry journal. Tap water is an excellent source of fluoride for many people and the study found that patients would much rather drink tap water on a daily basis than visit their dentist. Fluoride is added to the water that […]
Cumbria host NHS dental pilot
New improvements to NHS dentistry will be piloted in Cumbria. Dental teams in the county will be increasing their preventative dental care provision in a bid to improve the oral health of local people. Some of these pilots will work to ensure that whole communities will receive advice on preventative oral health. As part of […]
Campaigners: ‘Fluoride damages bones and teeth’
Anti-fluoride campaigns have revealed figures which suggest that the chemical can damage bones as well as teeth. Fluoride is added to many water supplies in the UK as the government believes that it strengthens and protects teeth from decay. But UK Against Fluoridation (UAF) has said that it has found evidence that the substance can […]
