Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category
Is Black Tea Good for Your Teeth?
Black tea, although often overlooked by green tea, also has a number of health benefits, which can provide a boost to both general and oral health. Dr Carrie Ruxton of the Tea Advisory Panel commented on the health properties of black tea, after the Tea Advisory Panel research was published in Network Health Dieticians. The […]
Link Found Between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
The new links found between gum disease and serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, have lead doctors and dentists alike to encourage patients to invest in their oral health, for the benefit of their overall health. Now further research has found another link, between certain types of gum disease and pancreatic cancer. The […]
Stress and Bruxism
Bruxism Awareness week begins today and both dentists and the founders of the Saving Teeth Awareness Campaign are hoping that people will begin to recognise the dangers of Bruxism to their dental health. Bruxism affects around 8-10% of the UK population and involves intense clenching and grinding of the teeth, often caused by stress. This […]
Softly does it, Towards Brilliant Dental Health
The dental company Curaprox have launched a new range of toothbrush, which utilizes soft-headed produces for a gentler yet effective clean. The traditional sonic toothbrush has found many fans, but Richard Thomas, the company’s international sales director, believes that although their new product is different to the popular sonic toothbrush brand, it is sure to […]
Experts Call for Greater Awareness of Link between Stress and Dental Health
Dental experts have called for greater awareness of the connection between stress and dental health. The call comes before the launch of Bruxism Awareness Week, which is due to run between the 24th and 30th October. Founders of the Saving Teeth Campaign claim that more should be done to make people aware of the impact […]
Senator Calls for Mobile Dental Units in Jersey
A Jersey Senator has called for mobile dental units to be introduced on the island to enable professionals to improve access to dental services for children and older people. Senator Alan Breckon wants to launch two mobile units to visit primary schools and provide care for pensioners on their doorstep. He claimed that many people […]
New Dental Campaign to Launch Today
A new campaign designed to increase confidence in UK dentistry will launch today in Birmingham. The campaign, Heart Your Smile, will be launched at the British Dental Trade Association Dental Showcase. James Goolnik will unveil the campaign in his opening address and dentists will be invited to support the manifesto for change by visiting stand […]
Paediatric Dental Services Expanded in Cornwall, Ontario
Access to paediatric dental services has improved in Cornwall, thanks to the expansion of dental surgery at Cornwall Community Hospital. The hospital will now provide an extra 315 paediatric dental procedures with general anaesthesia before the end of the fiscal year in March 2012. The average waiting time has already been reduced by 216 days […]
Further Delays to Thurso Dental Unit
The opening of a new dental unit in Thurso has been delayed and the practice, which is based at Dunbar Hospital, won’t open until next year. The new £1.2 million unit, which stands next to the Dunbar Hospital, was completed earlier this year but contractual delays have prevented it from opening on time. NHS Highland […]
Which? Investigation Highlights Inadequacies in Dental Practices
An undercover investigation by the consumer group, Which? has revealed inadequacies in private and NHS dental practice in the UK. The investigation revealed that more than half of the NHS dentists involved in the study failed to carry out basic tests to diagnose decay, gum disease and oral infections and of the twenty visits, only […]
