Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’
Indonesian Dentists Celebrate World Oral Health Day
The Indonesia Dental Association hosted free dental checks, educational sessions and oral health-themed activities, to celebrate World Oral Health Day. Dentists offered free dental check-ups and treatment for adults and children in Surabaya and dental education programmes were also provided at the Dentistry Faculty at Hang Tuah University. The World Oral Health Day campaign is […]
Natural Remedies for Gum Disease
The most effective way to prevent gum disease is to adopt a good daily oral hygiene routine. However, there are other ways to reduce your risk of developing gum disease, which involve natural remedies. Gum disease is one of the most common preventable illnesses in the world, with figures showing that around two thirds of […]
Hundreds of Sri Lankans Attend Army Dental Event
Hundreds of people attended a dental event organised by the Sri Lankan army. The army organised educational events, as well as a dental clinic, to help raise awareness of oral health issues and treat people who have not visited a dentist for a long time. A number of other health programmes took place at the […]
Nearly Half of 5 Year Olds in Fulham have Tooth Decay
A report has revealed that nearly half of five year olds in Fulham and Hammersmith have tooth decay. The report, which was released by the Children’s Oral Health Task Group, showed that 45 percent of five year olds in the borough have decay, a figure which is significantly higher than the London average, which currently […]
Dental Programme Gives Kids Something to Smile About
A dental programme, which helps to educate children about oral health, is contributing to lower rates of decay in Vancouver Island. Pamela Poon, a dental hygienist, works for the Smiles First programme, which is run by Vancouver Island Health Authority. Poon visits the West Shore Health Unit on the third Wednesday of every month to […]
Colgate oral Health month will run through September
The annual Colgate Oral Health Month campaign will run throughout September, it has been confirmed. Oral Health Month is supported by the British Dental Association and is the UK’s most high-profile oral health campaign. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of oral health and encourage communication between dentists and patients. This year’s […]
Free dental check-ups for children in India
Dr Amlesh Kumar, President of Lions Club of Patilputra, has announced that free dental check-ups will be available for up to 10,000 children in the city over the course of the next year. Dr Kumar has recently been appointed President of the Lions Club and is also secretary of the Indian Dental Association. Speaking at […]
Gum disease linked to fertility
A study carried out by scientists in Australia has revealed that gum disease could have a negative impact on fertility. The study, which was lead by Professor Roger Hart from the University of Western Australia, found that women who have poor oral health take an average of two months longer to conceive than women with […]
Oral Health Experts issue Warning in run-up to Easter Weekend
This weekend British people will consume more than 80 million Easter eggs and dentists are worried that people are unaware of the link between sugar consumption and oral health issues, including decay and gum disease. Oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium say that most people are aware that eating a lot of sugar is […]
Researchers launch project to tackle poor oral health care in Australia
A team of researchers will carry out a four year study to try and find ways to tackle the problem of poor oral health amongst Australian children. Professor John Spencer, from the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health said that children’s oral health was a real concern, with rates of tooth decay on the […]
