Posts Tagged ‘Poor oral health’
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Top Doctor Voices Concerns About Child Tooth Decay
Wales’ chief medical officer has voiced concerns about the high rates of tooth decay among Welsh children. According to Dr Tony Jewell, deprived areas of Wales are lagging behind affluent areas of the country, as figures suggest that rates of decay are very high in poor communities. The Welsh government already provides fluoride varnish treatments [...]
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Abu Dhabi Dentist Emphasise the Need for Better Oral Healthcare for Children
Dentists in Abu Dhabi have emphasised the need for better oral healthcare for children, after many witnessed an increase in the number of children with oral health diseases. According to dental experts, children make up almost 50% of the patients at dental clinics in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at the Internal Dental Conference, Dr Vera Tang, [...]
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Gum Disease More Likely to Cause Strokes than Diabetes
Research carried out in recent years has confirmed links between poor oral health and an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, however, a new study has discovered that gum disease is much more likely to cause strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for [...]
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Birmingham Dentists Take Part in Pilot Scheme
Nine dental practices in Birmingham are participating in a national pilot scheme to try and encourage more people to visit their dentist and reduce rates of tooth decay among children. Birmingham was recently highlighted as a hotspot for poor oral health, after figures showed that a third of five year olds had decayed teeth. Research [...]
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Dental Taskforce Launched in New South Wales
A dental health taskforce has been launched in New South Wales to identify problem area and find solutions to improve standards of oral healthcare in underserved regions. According to Monaro John Barilaro, standards of care are much lower in areas outside of Sydney and more needs to be done to improve access to good dental [...]
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64% of Students in Abu Dhabi have Tooth Decay
A recent survey has revealed that 64 percent of students in Abu Dhabi suffer from dental decay. The Ambulatory Healthcare Service tested students in grades 1,5 and 9 in public schools in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. In addition to oral health tests, students also underwent vision and hearing tests [...]
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Free Dental Screening for the Needy in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Authority has launched a Public Service Screening Programme, to provide free dental screening for people on low incomes and vulnerable people. The three-day programme, which took place last week, enabled more than 150 people to benefit from a free dental examination. The screening clinic was organised in collaboration with [...]
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Ministers to Tackle the Problem of Poor Oral Health in Wales
A group of cross party Welsh ministers will join together to tackle the problem of poor oral health in Wales. The children and young people committee will evaluate the efficacy of oral health programmes and determine how much further investment in needed in oral health services across the country. The announcement comes in light of [...]
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Major Shortage of Dentists in Kansas
Residents of 93 counties in Kansas are facing a shortage of dentists, it has been revealed. Of the 93 counties with a shortage, 13 have no dentist at all. According to the Kansas Dental Project, hundreds of thousands of people living in Kansas are going without dental treatment, because they cannot access a dentist. The [...]
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Poor oral health passed through generations
A 27 year study in New Zealand has revealed that poor oral health can be passed down through generations. The study, which started in 1972 and monitored 1,000 children born between 1972 and 1973, revealed that mothers with poor oral health are likely to have children who suffer from poor oral health during their adult [...]
