Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
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, […]
New Website Launched to Clamp Down on Illegal Dentists
A new website has been launched by the British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT) to try and reduce the number of people providing dentistry illegally. The website enables members of the public to find clinical dental technicians that are registered with the General Dental Council. Only those technicians that are registered are legally permitted […]
Philippine Dentist Issue Warning Over Oral Sex
Dentists in the Philippines have warned members of the public that oral sex could increase the risk of oral cancer more than drinking and smoking. Doctors and dentists spoke at a joint conference held by the Philippine Dental Association and the Philippine Medical Association to highlight the role the human papilloma virus plays in oral […]
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 […]
Cancer Risk Increased by a Shortage of Dentists in South Africa
People in South Africa are facing an increased risk of developing mouth or throat cancer as a result of a shortage of dentists, it has been revealed. The South African Dental Association claims that there are fewer than 3,500 dentists currently practising in the country and this means that it is difficult for people to […]
New Device could Spell the End for the Dreaded Dentist’s Drill
A new dental device, which fires gas into the mouth, could spell the end of the dreaded dental drill. The device looks like an electric toothbrush and claims to clean cavities completely in just 30 seconds by using liquid and gas particles to blast dead pulp tissue and destroy bacteria. News of the device will […]
Lack of Dental Insurance Contributes to Rise in ER Admissions in America
A lack of dental insurance is contributing to an increase in the number of ER admissions in America, it has been revealed. A growing number of people who do not have dental insurance are visiting their local emergency department with dental problems, increasing pressure on local medical services. Over the last few years, many people […]
Kirstie Alley Appeals for Dental Tips from Fans
Kirstie Alley took to her Twitter account to appeal for dental tips from fans. The former Cheers star asked for help with dealing with tooth pain and asked for advice about root canal treatment, after being told that she had a large cavity in one of her teeth. Alley tweeted that she was terrified of […]
