Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Leicester Children’s Dental Programme Scoops Award
A children’s dental health programme has scooped an award in recognition of the positive difference it has made to standards of oral health among children in the local area. The Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles scheme, which is run by Leicester City Council, has been commended by the Royal Society for Public Health. The council is […]
Children as Young as 18 Months Old Admitted to Hospital for Dental Decay in Australia
Dental experts in Australia are warning of a decay epidemic among children, as reports suggest that children as young as 18 months old require hospital treatment under general anaesthetic. Sophie Beaumont from Melbourne’s Royal Dental Hospital said that over 1,000 children are admitted for hospital treatment every year in Victoria alone and it is now […]
Children Waiting Up To A Year For Tooth Extractions in Ireland Hospital
Some children in Ireland are waiting up to a year to have teeth extracted in hospital, according to the Irish Dental Association. The IDA claims that cuts in benefits have contributed to deterioration in standards of oral health, which has resulted in a backlog of cases involving children who need teeth removed under general anaesthetic […]
School Dental Milk Plans Back on the Agenda in Blackpool
Plans to provide primary school children with ‘dental milk’ are back on the agenda in Blackpool almost two years after they were scrapped amid fears about excessive levels of fluoride. The milk, which contains added fluoride, is believed to help to reduce the risk of decay by strengthening the enamel. Councillors are due to discuss […]
Warwick Dental Practice Launches New Oral Health Scheme for Local Children
A dental practice in Warwick has launched a brand new oral health scheme aimed at improving standards of oral health among children in the local area. A & H Dental is encouraging local schools and nurseries to get involved in the programme, which will be run by dental nurses and qualified oral health educators Annie […]
Pregnancy Stress Could Increase Risk of Childhood Decay
A new study has suggested that stress during pregnancy could increase the risk of a child suffering from dental decay. Researchers from Kings College London found that a chronic period of stress during pregnancy was not solely linked to an elevated risk of complications during labour and birth, but also raised the chances of a […]
BDHF Urges Children to Wear Mouth Guards in Run-Up to Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just a few days and the UK’s leading dental charity has taken the opportunity to remind people about the importance of wearing a mouth guard. The BDHF has urged children and adults to wear protective mouth guards when playing contact sports such as rugby. With England’s first game just […]
Dental Expert Suggests Better Oral Health Measures to Reduce Children’s Hospital Admissions
A leading dental researcher suggests that effective preventative measures and better dental care could drastically reduce the number of hospital admissions among young children and save the NHS millions of pounds. Peninsula Dental School’s Professor Elizabeth Kay has recently carried out a review to evaluate public health measures related to reducing rates of decay among […]
Dental Surgery Anaesthetic Could Harm Children’s Teeth
Findings from a recent study suggest that using local anaesthetic during dental surgery could affect children’s tooth development. The research comes at a time when an increasing number of children are undergoing dental surgery due to conditions such as tooth decay. Led by Bing Hu at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, the study […]
Brush DJ App Helps Children Keep Their Teeth Healthy
The British Dental Journal has published research that proves the efficacy of an app aiming to help children to maintain a good oral healthcare routine. Originally launched in 2011, Brush DJ was accepted into the NHS Choices Health Apps Library in 2013. The app is free and by February this year had been downloaded on more than […]
