Posts Tagged ‘University of Gothenburg’

Study Dispels Myth That Snuff Reduces The Risk Of Cavities

Study Dispels Myth That Snuff Reduces The Risk Of Cavities

A study has dispelled the myth that snuff reduces the risk of cavities. There was some suggestion that using snuff could help to reduce cavities; however, a recent study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has found that using snuff can actually increase the risk of cavities because […]


Survey Reveals Only 1 in 10 Swedes Brush Their Teeth Properly

Survey Reveals Only 1 in 10 Swedes Brush Their Teeth Properly

A survey has revealed that only 1 in 10 Swedish people brush their teeth properly. Research carried out by a team at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg revealed that although most people take time to brush their teeth twice a day, 9 out of 10 people are not brushing in the correct […]


Swedish Study Urges Patients to Laugh Their Way to the Dentist

Swedish Study Urges Patients to Laugh Their Way to the Dentist

Researchers in Sweden have found that laughter is the best medicine for people who suffer from dental phobia. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg carried out a survey to determine the most common coping mechanisms used by people who suffer from dental anxiety. The five most popular were positive thinking, taking a humorous approach to […]