Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Parents urged to teach children about dental health from birth
Oral health is extremely important, yet many parents are unaware of the dangers of poor oral health and are failing to teach their children good oral hygiene habits. Children rely on their parents to look after their teeth and gums when they are too young to do it themselves and experts are encouraging parents to […]
Smile Again Dental welcomes patients to its brand new offices
Smile Again Dental has opened a brand new office in Laguna Hills, California. The practice has been established in brand new offices and opened its doors on Friday; the event was sponsored by the South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce, which encourages new businesses in the area. The new offices will offer patients excellent […]
New study confirms link between maternal gum disease and pregnancy complications
A new study has confirmed the link between oral health conditions and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The study, which was conducted by a team at Case Western University, concluded that harmful bacteria can travel from the mother’s mouth into the bloodstream of the foetus. The study found that these bacteria can contribute to premature […]
Don’t hold back important details
It has for a long time been perceived that visiting the dentist is greatly different to seeing your doctor. After all, teeth are a completely different matter to that of general health; however, Dr Jonathan M. Payne has put shame to such views by stating that a trip to the dentist should be taken as […]
St Louis dentists report increase in appointments
After months of uncertainty, it seems the economy is finally starting to recover, as dentists report an increase in patient appointments for the first time since the recession hit. The turbulent economic times have undoubtedly caused families to tighten their belts and cut down on spending, with many forgoing dental care. Dentists reported an increase […]
Dental expert concerned over lack of information for the visually impaired
Dr Nigel Carter, a leading expert in the field of dentistry, has voiced his concerns over the lack of information on dental care for those with visual impairment. Dr Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, made the remarks following the publication of a report, which confirmed that visually impaired people felt that […]
HSE dentists slam budget cuts
Four of the most senior dentists working for the Irish Health Service Executive have slammed budget cuts, which have put an end to free dental care for millions of citizens. The group of dental surgeons, which comprises of regional leaders, Dr Joe Green, Dr Mary O’Connor, Dr Anne O’Neill and Dr Barney Murphy, have criticised […]
Baby boomers prone to certain oral health issues
Although statistics have indicated that Canadians are living for longer and enjoying good dental health, certain oral health issues are rife amongst baby boomers. Now, people are living for longer and advances in dentistry and oral hygiene products mean that people are keeping their own teeth for longer; however, people that were born after World […]
Stop smoking and improve your oral health
Smoking is continuously linked to serious medical conditions, including lung cancer, but many people are unaware of the dangers it presents to oral health. Tobacco contains thousands of harmful chemicals, which contribute to a number of general health issues; however, the damage it does to oral health often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe. Smoking […]
New Zealand set to introduce subsidised dental care
Kiwis will soon benefit from subsidised dental care, according to the leader of the Progessive Party, Jim Anderton. Mr Anderton said that subsidised dental care would soon become part of the health service; this will enable all citizens to access affordable dental care and improve national standards of oral health. Currently, dental care is free […]
