Posts Tagged ‘routine check-ups’
The Oral Health Foundation urges the public to be more vigilant, as study highlights lack of mouth cancer awareness
The Oral Health Foundation has urged the public to be more mouth aware, as a study highlights a widespread lack of awareness of the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer. A survey conducted by the charity found that a third of people are unaware that smoking causes oral cancer, with 57% unaware of the link […]
Bloxham dental practice hosts fun day for local children
Some children fear going to the dentist, but more than 100 kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves at a dental fun day in Bloxham recently. To encourage children to feel more confident and comfortable when a dental appointment looms, the team at Bloxham Dental organised a dental day. Offering a programme packed with activities and competitions to […]
Minnesota Mission of Mercy to host free 2-day dental clinic
The Minnesota Mission of Mercy has confirmed that a 2-day free dental event will take place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July at the DECC. The charity event is expected to help thousands of people access free dental treatment and organisers are anticipating large crowds, with many people set to start queuing hours before […]
Survey Reveals That Most Neglect Annual Dental Check-Ups
A new survey has revealed some alarming results concerning the uptake of annual dental health checks. The poll, which was conducted by discount website VoucherCodesPro.co.uk showed that the average time between check-ups in 3 years 8 months, despite the fact that most dentists recommend at least one check-up per year. The survey revealed that many […]
Nearly half of Australians missing out on regular Dental Check-ups
A report has revealed that almost half of Australians are missing out on regular dental check-ups. The report, which was compiled by John Spencer, a professor of social and preventative dentistry at the University of Adelaide, showed that around 40 percent of the Australian population do not attend regular dental check-ups. The report also revealed […]
Surrey dentists host free dental clinic
A team of dentists in Surrey, USA are planning to host a free dental event to help local people this weekend. The event will be held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign, which runs throughout America. Local dentists are joining forces to provide around 200 patients with routine dental treatment free of […]
New Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit unveiled
A new Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit has been unveiled in Central Ohio. The mobile unit has been funded by Shelly Lavin, a Trustee of Ronald McDonald House and will operate in conjunction with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s primary care centres. The new unit will be the 43rd Ronald McDonald van to hit the roads. […]
Bradford Children’s Centre launches campaign to promote good oral health
Members of staff from a children’s centre in Girlington, near Bradford, have launched a campaign to promote good oral health, after they found that a quarter of the children in their care did not have a dentist. Staff from the St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre conducted a survey and were shocked to find […]
Dentists offering free screening as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A team of dental experts are visiting South Tyneside to provide patients with free screening for oral cancer. The initiative is part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation to try and raise awareness about oral cancer and encourage people to keep an eye […]
Routine dental check-ups could save lives
Most people view their routine check-up as an annual half hour appointment, but research is consistently suggesting that dental check-ups are extremely important for good general health. A routine dental check-up promotes good oral health, by allowing dentists to keep an eye on existing or developing conditions and enabling them to identify early warning signs […]
