Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Peterhead School Enjoys Major Oral Health Improvements Following Dental Health Drive
A school in Peterhead has witnessed a major turn-around in standards of oral health following a dental health drive. There has been a decrease of 23 percent in the number of children requiring referral for dental treatment at Peterhead Central Primary. Alison Bruce, the school’s dental health worker, said that initially, language barrier was a […]
Alford Dental Practice Crowned ‘Most Child Friendly’ Clinic in Scotland
A dental practice in Alford has been crowned Scotland’s most child friendly clinic at a recent award ceremony. Young Smile Dental Care has only been open for four years but it has already established an outstanding reputation.From their first days in business, owners Justin and Jill Young made an effort to connect with the local […]
Oldham Council Launches New Dental Campaign to Target Tooth Decay in Children
Oldham Council has launched a brand new dental health campaign to try and reduce rates of tooth decay in children. The Big Brush campaign launched this week with the aim of tackling one of the region’s prime health issues, dental decay. The campaign is designed to encourage good oral hygiene habits in very young children. […]
Milton Keynes Primary School Children Get Visit From the Dentist
Year 6 children from High Ash Church of England Primary School received a visit from the dentist regularly. Award-winning dentist Dr Debbie Ganguli paid the children a visit to teach them about healthy eating and oral hygiene. One of Dr Ganguli’s main aims was to educate children about the impact of sugar on their teeth, […]
Oral Health Standards On The Up in Tayside Schools
Recent figures have shown a significant improvement in standards of oral health among Tayside’s children. The 2015 National Dental Inspection Programme revealed a 20 percent increase in the number of children without any signs of decay in just a decade. In 2005, the report suggested that 60 percent of P7 children showed no signs of […]
Barcelona Keeper to Miss Training to Undergo Dental Surgery
Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be fit and ready for action next week after missing this week’s training sessions to undergo dental surgery. The German stopper, who will not feature in Germany’s friendlies against France and the Netherlands, will be available for selection for the crunch El Clasico match between Real Madrid […]
How to Help Your Kid’s Teeth Have a Happy Halloween!
Halloween weekend will soon be upon us! Tomorrow night, children will be dressing up in their spookiest costumes and going from door to door in search of sweet treats. Halloween is a fun time for children but for their teeth, it is often the scariest night of the year. Is it possible to keep your […]
Passive Smoking Increases Risk of Dental Decay in Infants by Up To 50%
A new study has revealed that passive smoking increases the risk of dental decay in infants by up to 50%. Researchers in Japan found that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke during infancy are more likely to develop dental health problems than children from non-smoking homes. The study suggested that smoking during pregnancy did […]
Linsdale Dentist Teams Up With Local Children to Highlight Sugar Dangers
A dentist from Linsdale has teamed up with local children to highlight the dangers of eating sugary foods and treats. In the run-up to Halloween, when kids all over the country are preparing to go trick or treating, dentist Dr Debbie Ganguli is eager to underline the effects of eating a lot of sugar. Dr […]
New Study Reveals a Fifth of Children Have Dental Treatment Before the Age of 5
A new study has revealed that a fifth of British children require dental treatment before they reach the age of 5 years old. The study, which was conducted by Oasis Dental Care, showed that of the children who undergo treatment before the age of 5, 37 percent require a filling, 26 percent need a new […]
