Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Dental survey findings leave Australian doctors in shock
The findings of a dental survey have left doctors in Australia in shock. A poll conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital revealed that a third of children have a filling by the time they start school and only two-thirds of children brush their teeth twice a day. Dr Anthea Rhodes, lead researcher, said that decay […]
Dentist Warns Parents With Tooth Decay Against Kissing Their Children
A paediatric dental specialist has warned parents who suffer from tooth decay to be wary of kissing children on the lips or blowing on food in order to avoid the spread of bacteria to their child. Dr Michael Chong from the Gold Coast explained that both damaging and non-damaging bacteria spreads through the transfer of […]
Australian dentists despair over childhood extraction rates
Australian dentists are despairing at soaring rates of decay in young children. The National Child Oral Health Study shows that decay is the most common preventable illnesses among Australian children, with a third of 4-6 year olds suffering from cavities and signs of infection. Dr Sophie Beaumont, from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, said […]
Slough Borough Council promotes dental initiative to tackle decay
Slough Borough Council is promoting a dental initiative to tackle decay in children. The council has put plans together to try and reduce sugar consumption and encourage better oral health habits in a bit to curb rising rates of decay. The council is pushing an existing scheme following the publication of statistics by Public Health […]
New study shows that brushing is not enough to keep childhood decay at bay
A new study suggests that brushing alone is not sufficient to prevent decay and eliminate the dangers of eating sugary foods. The study, which involved nearly 4,000 preschool children, revealed that brushing is not enough to nullify the dangers associated with eating and drinking sugary foods and drinks. Researchers from universities based in Glasgow and […]
Is drinking bottled water damaging the dental health of American children?
A new study suggests that drinking bottled water may be harming the dental health of children in America. Research shows that bottled water consumption has increased since the Flint, Michigan crisis, where excessive lead levels were found in communal water supplies. A new study suggests that people who are actively trying to avoid lead contaminated […]
Newcastle MP warns that poor access to dental care is increasing pressure on hospitals
The MP for Newcastle Central, Chi Onwurah, has warned that poor access to dental services in the city is increasing pressure on local hospitals and Accident and Emergency departments. According to Newcastle’s MP, seven people in the constituency are going to hospital for dental treatment every day as a result of not being able to […]
New children’s dental health campaign launches in Ipswich
A new children’s dental health campaign has launched in Ipswich. The Mayor of Ipswich was joined by council members and dental professionals at Cliff Lane Primary School for the launch of a brand new scheme, which is designed to bring rates of decay down. The pilot project, which is part of the Keep Suffolk Smiling […]
Health experts in New Zealand raise concerns as number of children with severe dental issues rises
New Zealand health experts have raised concerns as statistics show that the number of children with severe dental issues has risen. Although research suggests that children generally have better oral health than they did a decade ago, the number of young children with serious dental issues has increased. Dentists are worried that more and more […]
New report shows more children in Dundee have tooth decay
A new report suggests that the proportion of children in Dundee who have tooth decay has increased. New figures show that fewer children are free from tooth decay now compared to 2 years ago. Statistics from the National Dental Inspection Programme revealed that there has been a decrease of more than 10% in the number […]
