Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Childsmile Programme To Be Rolled Out Across Scotland
The Scottish Health Minister, Michael Matheson, has confirmed that the Childsmile programme has been expanded across Scotland. The £15 million programme is designed to educate children about oral health and encourage them to look after their teeth and gums by providing schoolchildren with dental kits, which include a toothbrush, toothpaste and oral hygiene leaflets. Each […]
Vets Urge Pet Owners to Arrange Dental Checks
Today marks the start of National Pet Dental Month in the USA and vets are eager for pet owners to support the campaign and arrange for their pet’s teeth and gums to be checked. Most pet owners are unaware that they need to take care of their pet’s oral health and statistics show that the […]
Lack of Dental Care Impacts on Self-Esteem
Most people are aware that missing out on regular dental appointments increases their risk of developing dental diseases, but struggling to get a dental appointment can also impact on self-esteem and confidence. Statistics show that 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a dentist who offers […]
Worcester Dentist Given Patent for New Miracle Paste
A Worcester dentist has been given a patent after developing a miracle paste, which he claims will prevent teeth from falling out. Ray Steggles, from Wharfe Dental Practice in Lowesmoor Wharf, has been granted a UK patent for his product, called QSIant, which claims to treat bacterial diseases and prevents the teeth from coming loose. […]
Pinellas Park Council Votes to Add Fluoride to Community Water System
The Pinellas Park City Council has voted in favour of adding fluoride to community water supplies. After hearing both sides of the argument, the council voted unanimously in favour of bringing fluoridated water back to the local area on January 24th. The council will apply for funding from the state to cover the cost of […]
New York Dentist Develops New Toothbrush to Improve Cleaning
A dentist from New York has developed a new toothbrush to help people improve the way they clean their teeth and gums. Jack Gruber decided to develop his own product after seeing countless patients missing key areas of the mouth and damaging their teeth and gums by brushing too hard. The PeriClean uses a pad, […]
Good Dental Hygiene Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Researchers in Taiwan claim that good dental hygiene could lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases significantly. A study, which involved more than 100,000 people and ran over the course of seven years, concluded that people who take good care of their teeth and gums are less likely to suffer from heart attacks and strokes. Researchers […]
Chiswick Dentist Appeals for Support for Sierra Leone Trip
A Chiswick dentist is appealing for help and support from patients and local people in preparation for her trip to Sierra Leone in March. Raffaella Gabassi, from the White Dental and Cosmetic Rooms on Chiswick High Road, has asked local people to donate any unwanted clothes and toys to give to people living in some […]
Irish Dental Union Angered by Secret Cutbacks
The Irish Dental Union is outraged, after it was revealed that the Health Service Executive spent millions of euros less than promised on dental care. New figures have confirmed that the HSE spent 11.5 million euros less than promised on dental services for medical card holders last year. The Irish Dental Union said that the […]
Swanage Residents Angered as NHS Dentist goes Private
Residents in Swanage have reacted angrily to news that the only NHS dental practice in the town is set to go private. Patients currently registered with the Regency Dental Practice in King Street have started a petition after it was confirmed that the practice will go private in March. Mandy Mason, a mother of two, […]
