Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Avoiding The Dentist Could Affect Your Sense of Smell
Of all the senses, smell may be the one you think you could live without. However, the sense of smell is actually extremely important and can prevent people from stumbling into potentially hazardous situations, such as house fires and areas affected by gas leaks. Research suggests that smell and taste are closely linked, with experts […]
Glee Star Tweets Relief After Undergoing Dental Surgery
Lea Michele, one of Hollywood’s hottest starlets, has joined the crowd of celebrities tweeting about their experiences of going to the dentist. Michele, who plays Rachel Berry in the hit American show, Glee, took to Twitter to tell her followers that she was recovering well after having surgery to remove her wisdom teeth. Michele tweeted, […]
Fleet Dental Practice Awarded New Contract
Elvetham Dental Care in Fleet has been awarded a new NHS dental contract, which will enable the practice to expand its current services. The practice, which provides both NHS and private dental care, offers a comprehensive range of treatments, from dental hygiene and routine check-ups to the latest cosmetic dental treatments. Practice owner, Martin van […]
Harrow Dental Team Celebrating Award
The team at Harrow Weald Dental Practice is celebrating after winning the Best Dental Team in London award at the National Dentistry Awards. The ceremony was held recently in Leicester and Dr Sundip Kalirai said that it was a great honour to win the award, especially as the winner is decided by peers. Dr Kalirai […]
Edmonton Dentist Awarded for Anti-Smoking Efforts
A dentist from Edmonton has received an award in recognition of his anti-smoking efforts. Dr Steve Patterson has been actively involved in anti-smoking initiatives for the last 25 years and his hard work has paid off, after he recently received the 2012 Barb Tarbox Award of Excellence in Tobacco Reduction. Dr Patterson is associate chair […]
More Money for Cornish NHS Dental Service
Health bosses in Cornwall have confirmed that additional money will be spent to improve access to NHS dental services in Cornwall before the end of March. NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly successfully secured a share of a funding pot of £3.5 million to improve dental services over the course of the next month. […]
Government Funding to Pay for Free Dental Check-ups for Thousands in Derby
Additional government funding, allocated to improve access to dental services, will provide thousands of people in Derby with free dental check-ups. Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley recently announced that a cash injection of £28 million would be made available for NHS dental services and Primary Care Trusts were invited to bid for extra funding. In response […]
Pet Owners Warned about Overlooking Dental Care
Most people know that they need to brush their teeth and floss to keep oral diseases at bay, but many be unaware that they need to take the same cautious approach to their pet’s oral health. Numerous studies have indicated that levels of decay and gum disease among pets are extremely high and around 80 […]
Breakfast Cereals Packed with Sugar
Take a trip down any supermarket cereal aisle and you’re likely to be bombarded with labels suggesting that cereals are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. However, if you take the time to look closely, you will notice that many of the most popular cereals are actually packed with sugar. A consumer report […]
American Dentists Preparing for Root Canal Awareness Week
Dentists across America are preparing for Root Canal Awareness Week, which is scheduled to take place between March 25th and March 31st. Statistics show that 63 percent of Americans want to avoid root canal treatment, but the percentage of people who want to avoid losing a tooth is higher, at 69 percent. Many people worry […]
