Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’
Sioux Falls gears up for visit of mobile dental unit
Children in Sioux Falls are preparing for a visit from the Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit. The mobile care unit will stay in the town for three days and children will be invited to visit the dental team for free dental care. The unit will offer treatment to children who have not visited the dentist […]
Hygienists aiming to encourage better oral health
Dental hygienists in Invercargill, New Zealand, have been stepping up the campaign to improve oral health across the region. The number of dental hygienists in New Zealand is increasing year on year and many part-time staff are becoming full-time members of the dental team. Dental hygiene is an extremely important part of oral healthcare and […]
Dudley Zoo celebrates National Smile Month
Keepers at Dudley Zoo have been celebrating National Smile Month by carrying out dental check-ups on animals at the zoo. Most of the animals have monthly check-ups and some also undergo regular cleaning treatments. According to Chief Executive, Peter Suddock, said that routine dental checks were an important part of the animals’ care; Mr Suddock […]
Fad diets could harm oral health
The sponsors of National Smile Month, Oral B, have carried out a survey in conjunction with the British Dental Health Foundation, which has revealed some shocking facts about our oral hygiene and dietary habits. The survey revealed that a third of UK adults do not spend the required amount of time brushing their teeth each […]
Durham hosts educational event to encourage good oral health
An educational event will take place in the city next week to celebrate National Smile Month. The informative session is designed to teach parents and children about the importance of oral health and oral hygiene and will take place at the Sure Start centre on Wickham Street. The session will be packed with information, advice […]
Many people failing to brush their teeth properly
Research has revealed that one in three British adults do not spend enough time brushing their teeth. The research, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, found that a third of UK adults do not spend the required two minutes, twice a day, brushing their teeth. Of the one thousand people that […]
Liverpool University scientists receive prestigious award
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have been given an award for their work on a new product designed to improve oral hygiene. Scientists from the university have been working on the Inspektor TC device for many months and have recently put the finishing touches to the device. The Inspektor TC instrument is a similar […]
NHS Coventry aiming to make patients smile
NHS Coventry has announced the launch of a large-scale campaign to raise awareness of oral hygiene and oral health. The Broader Beams and Wider Smiles programme is being launched as part of National Smile Month, a national campaign which is run by the British Dental Health Foundation. The new programme has been set up to […]
Omaha dentist seeks to educate patients
A dentist from Omaha has introduced new measures to educate his patients about oral hygiene and dental health. Dr Mark Braasch, of Braasch Dentistry has kitted out his practice with a number of educational resources to help patients learn about oral hygiene and learn how to look after their teeth and gums. The practice now […]
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. […]
