Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Fish Oil could be an Effective Treatment for Gum Disease
Researchers in Australia have found that fish oil supplements can be an effective treatment for gum disease. Researchers from the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide analysed data from eight unique studies to determine whether fish oil supplements could be a useful treatment for periodontitis, a common form of gum disease, which […]
Supermarkets Criticised for Displaying Sweets at the Checkout
A number of the UK’s leading supermarkets have been criticised for making it difficult for parents to encourage healthy eating habits in children by displaying sweets and chocolate bars at checkouts. The Children’s Food Campaign said that Asda, Iceland and Morrisons were the worst offenders, but also criticised the Co-operative, Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco for […]
Australian Researchers Analysing the Link Between Bad Teeth and Junk Food
Researchers at the University of Queensland Children’s Nutrition Research Centre and School of Dentistry are investigating the link between bad teeth and junk food. Researchers are trying to determine whether children adapt their eating habits as a result of dental health problems. Sarah Officer, study leader, said that previous studies have analysed eating habits in […]
Work Set to Begin on State of the Art Health and Dental Care Centre in South Kirkby
Work is set to begin on a brand new state of the art health and dental centre in South Kirkby. The project has been given the green light after RBS Healthcare agreed to fund the £6.5 million project. The project will be managed by Community Ventures South Kirkby. The centre is due to open in […]
Dental Firm Helping Those in Need in Africa
A leading UK dental firm has arranged for a dentist to fly to Africa to help people in need. Genix Healthcare, which runs numerous dental practices across the UK, has flown a dentist to Durban in South Africa to assess the standards of oral health among children at two schools and an orphanage in the […]
Unemployed Dentists in India Campaigning for Jobs
A group of unemployed dentists in India has handed over a petition to chief minister, Akhilesh Yadav last week. The jobless dental surgeons claim that they are being forced to take on odd jobs, despite having a high level of expertise and qualifications. Dentists claim that there are thousands of Government jobs available for doctors, […]
Medicash Launches Affordable Family Dental and Medical Plan
Health insurance provider, Medicash Wellbeing has launched a brand new plan, which is designed to make health insurance affordable for all the family. The new policy is designed to provide cover for all family members from just £6.50 per month. The policy will include a 100 percent refund on all dental work, optical treatment and […]
Experts Dispel Link between Gum Disease and Heart Problems
Scientists said yesterday that gum disease is not linked to heart problems and described any link that has been previously identified as “coincidental.” A panel of thirteen researchers in the USA claimed that there was no evidence to suggest that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, as previously suggested by numerous […]
British Columbia Dentist offers Free Oral Cancer Screening to Celebrate Dental Health Month
A dentist from British Columbia is offering free oral cancer screening as part of Dental Health Month, which will run throughout April. Dr Shawn Lee is offering free screening tests at his office as a means of raising awareness about oral cancer and giving back to the local community. The screening tests are very quick […]
Oral Cancer Trial Sends Sheffield to the Top of Research League Table
A trial to develop a test, which could enable dentists to detect oral cancer in just 20 minutes, has lifted Sheffield to the top of a national league table for research. The ‘lab on a chip’ trial, which is being overseen by Professor Martin Thornhill, from the University of Sheffield, has catapulted Sheffield Teaching Hospitals […]
