Archive for the ‘Gum disease’ Category

Sheffield Dentists Celebrate National Smile Month

Sheffield Dentists Celebrate National Smile Month

Dentists in Sheffield are hosting events to celebrate National Smile Month and get kids involved in oral health. The annual campaign, which will run until the 20th June, is run by the British Dental Health Foundation and this year the charity is teaming up with Save Water Save Money to raise awareness of environmental issues, […]


Toothbrush Swap to Take Place at the Big Sleep

Toothbrush Swap to Take Place at the Big Sleep

Visitors to The Big Sheep attraction in North Devon are invited to swap their old toothbrush for a new one. The Big Sheep, one of Devon’s most popular family days out, is hosting a toothbrush swap courtesy of Torrington Dental Practice on the 7th June. Members of the public are invited to bring their old […]


Dentists Respond to OFT Accusations

Dentists Respond to OFT Accusations

The British Dental Association has hit back at accusations from the Office of Fair Trading following an investigation, which concluded that dentists are misleading patients over the cost of dental treatment and entitlement to NHS care. The report called for “major changes” to the current dental contract and also suggested clearer pricing and a simpler […]


British Dental Health Foundation Issue Advice for National Smile Month

British Dental Health Foundation Issue Advice for National Smile Month

The British Dental Health Foundation has issued advice about oral hygiene for National Smile Month. National Smile Month, an annual campaign run by the British Dental Health Foundation, will run until June 20th with a view to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health Recent figures have indicated that there is a long […]


Barnsley Central Library Celebrating National Smile Month

Barnsley Central Library Celebrating National Smile Month

Children visiting Barnsley Central Library next week will be encouraged to learn about oral health as part of National Smile Month. To celebrate the annual oral health campaign, the library will be hosting an oral health awareness day, which will take place on Tuesday 29th May. There will be a stand inside the library, which […]


Brush Bus Dental Programme a Success in Hull

Brush Bus Dental Programme a Success in Hull

A school dental programme in Hull has reduced the number of children that require dental treatment, it has been revealed. The Brush Bus programme, which was introduced to encourage children to take good care of their teeth and gums, was launched in 2006 and has since made a huge difference to standards of oral health […]


Manchester Residents Risking Their Health for a Lively Social Life

Manchester Residents Risking Their Health for a Lively Social Life

Research has revealed that Manchester residents are sacrificing their health in order to keep up a busy social life. The Sovereign Health Care study revealed that 94 percent of Mancunians revealed that they would rather spend money on going out than going to the dentist and 75 percent said that they were putting off health […]


Employees Finding it Difficult to Take Time Off to Visit the Dentist

Employees Finding it Difficult to Take Time Off to Visit the Dentist

A survey has revealed that employees in Britain are finding it difficult to take time off work to see the dentist. A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation revealed that only 43 percent of workers are allowed to take time off work to visit the dentist and the circumstances are even more […]


British Dental Health Foundation Appeals for Better Oral Hygiene

British Dental Health Foundation Appeals for Better Oral Hygiene

The British Dental Health Foundation has called for better oral hygiene as it launches National Smile Month. National Smile Month is an annual campaign, which is designed to promote oral health and encourage people to adopt better oral hygiene habits. Despite knowing that it is advisable to brush the teeth twice a day, research suggests […]


Oral Hygiene is Key to Good Health

Oral Hygiene is Key to Good Health

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has urged the public to take good care of their teeth and gums to boost their general health. Dr Carter said that many people underestimate the importance of oral hygiene, but research has shown that taking good care of your teeth can help to […]