Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
New Dental Clinic will Ease Pressure on Waiting Lists on Skye
A new dental clinic has opened in Portree, providing relief for hundreds of people on the Isle of Skye. Currently, there are more than two thousand people on the waiting list and some people have been faced with a 250 mile round trip to see a dentist. The waiting list accounts for quarter of the […]
Dentists to Offer Advice on Lifestyle Factors
Dentists are in the perfect position to offer advice about lifestyle factors, according to a report released by a panel of experts. As a result, dentists and other health professionals will be encouraged to talk to patients about their lifestyle choices and the implications of their actions. The British Dental Association has supported a report […]
New Mobile Unit to Serve Rural Areas in Malaysia
A new mobile unit will soon be launched to severe rural areas in Malaysia. The Health Ministry has confirmed that a new 1Malaysia dental unit will soon hit the roads to provide dental care for people living in remote communities. Health Director General, Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman, confirmed that the project will be launched in […]
Fort Wayne Dentist Making a Difference in Honduras
A dentist from Fort Wayne is making a difference to people in need, after setting up a non-profit organisation in Honduras. Dr Thomas Blake first visited Honduras in 2000 and decided to set up a charity to help provide dental care for those living in poor communities. Sonrisas Siempre was established in 2009 after many […]
Milton Keynes Children Invited to Dental Drop-in Sessions
Children in Milton Keynes have been invited to attend free dental drop-in sessions at Sure Start Children’s Centres in the area. The Oral Health Promotion Team has encouraged parents to bring their children for a free check-up. Events will be held at Sure Start Centres in Beanhill, Bletchley, Fishermead and Fullers Slade over the course […]
Free Dental Check-ups for Workers in Dubai
Workers from labour camps in Dubai have been given free dental check-ups, as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. The ‘Healthy Mouth, Healthy Nation’ campaign, run by Crest and Oral B, is designed to teach people about oral hygiene and make them aware of the importance of good […]
Oral B Launches New State of the Art Toothbrush
Oral B has launched a brand new, state of the art toothbrush, which claims to revolutionise the way people brush their teeth. The Oral B Triumph 5000 is no ordinary toothbrush, it is a Smart Brush, loaded with all the technical features and gadgetry you could ever imagine on a toothbrush. The brush comes with […]
Genix Healthcare Take on Apprentice Dental Nurses and Hygienists
Genix Healthcare has started taking on apprentices to provide young people with career opportunities and encourage youngsters to get involved in the dental profession. The Gildersome-based company has vowed to take on 100 apprentices in the UK and some have already started working. Kimberley Rose, a 20 year old from Leeds, has started working at […]
Make Oral Health a Priority for the New Year
Many of us have been making New Year resolutions to get fit, lose weight, eat more greens or give up smoking, but have you thought of making your oral health a priority this year? Numerous studies have now indicated a link between poor oral health and a host of serious illnesses, including heart disease and […]
Montreal Dental Students Help the Homeless
Dental students in Montreal are helping to make a difference in the community by visiting homeless shelters and providing basic dental treatments and advice about taking care of the teeth and gums. Rebecca Mossaad, a third year student at the University of Montreal, said that it was important to help people in need. Many of […]
