Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Australians still waiting for dental care
Australian patients are waiting for long periods of time for dental care, with waiting lists for surgical procedures getting longer each year. It looks like the sorry situation is set to get worse, not better, after oral health was not included in this week’s agenda for hospital and health reform. Oral health groups and dentists […]
US dentists offer children without insurance free dental care
Dentists across America will open their doors to children that don’t have dental insurance this Friday as part of a national programme organised by Give Kids a Smile. Several dentists are expected to take part in the national event, which will offer routine dental examinations to children that are not covered by medical or dental […]
Children’s Dental Health Project praise Obama’s reforms
Representatives from the Children’s Dental Health Project have lauded President Obama’s healthcare reform plans and have hailed the plans for oral healthcare as “historic”. Obama has fought tooth and nail since he was elected to change the structure of healthcare in America; currently, millions of citizens miss out on essential medical and dental care each […]
Oral health improving in Malaysia
Malaysian people now enjoy much higher standards of oral health than in previous generations, according to government health statistics. Increased access to dental care, more affordable provision and advances in oral hygiene products have all contributed to great improvements in oral health amongst Malaysian people; however, the government recognises that more needs to be done […]
Thousands of Minnesota kids receive free dental care
National Give Kids a Smile month has helped thousands of children across America; in Minnesota alone a staggering six thousand and sixty nine children benefitted from the free care provided by special clinics. The event, which ran throughout February and was celebrated across the whole of America, was designed to raise awareness of the importance […]
Dental problems contribute to poor general health
In previous generations, the worst possible result of having tooth decay or gum disease was thought to be the loss of a tooth; however, recent research studies have consistently found a link between poor oral health and several general health issues. Several studies have confirmed a link between dental health issues and serious health conditions […]
Welsh residents facing long trips to see an NHS dentist
Patients in parts of Wales are travelling up to 100 miles to see their dentist, according to recent statistics. The situation is worse in the north of the country, where some patients are facing 100 mile round trips to see an NHS dentist. Residents from Bangor are being forced to make the 50 mile trip […]
Drinking green tea can improve oral health
Drinking green tea on a regular basis can help to improve oral health, according to a study conducted by a team of Japanese researchers. The study involved 940 men; each participant was tested for symptoms of periodontal disease, including bleeding from the gums, the formation of pockets in the gum line and the loss of […]
Free clinic opens its doors to patients in Maine
The Biddeford Dental Wellness Center has finally opened its doors to patients after more than two years of fundraising and planning. The Center will offer free clinics to residents in the area that do not have dental insurance and consequently cannot afford treatment. The Center will run in conjunction with the Biddeford Free Clinic. A […]
Budget cuts in British Columbia will affect thousands of underprivileged kids
The Government in British Columbia has announced budget cuts, which will affect a programme that offers underprivileged children valuable dental care. The cuts in funding will mean that preventive services for children from low-income families, will be halved; a measure that will have serious implications for their dental health in the future. Preventive services have […]
