Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Changes to Tooth Extraction for Anticoagulant Patients
It has been recommended that patients with cardiovascular problems undergoing tooth extraction should be given extra treatment to prevent excessive bleeding. Problems arise with such patients due to the anticoagulant medication thinning the blood, which can lead to a higher risk of bleeding during tooth removal procedures. The ‘Journal of Oral Implantology’ carried out research […]
Robo Dentistry
Japanese innovation in the area of technology has seen many advances, but none seem to be as remarkable as those within the robotics industry. Now lifelike human replicas, as real looking as you and I, have now been created to help those starting out in the dental industry. The Showa Hanako 2 is one such […]
Nuneaton MP Welcomes Health Services Funding Boost
Marcus Jones, MP for Nuneaton, has welcomed news of a funding boost for health services in Warwickshire. The Health Secretary has confirmed that Warwickshire Primary Care Trust will receive an additional 23.2 million pounds, taking the allocated funding sum to £852 million for 2012-2013. Mr Jones said that the funding boost was excellent news and […]
Dentists Could Screen More Than 20 Million People for Disease in the USA
A recent survey has revealed that over a quarter of people visit their dentist every year in the USA, meaning dentists can screen more than 20 million people for dental and general health diseases. The Department of Health & Human Services 2008 annual National Health Interview study revealed that more people visit their dentist than […]
Delta Dental Donates Toothbrushes to Troops
Delta Dental, one of the USA’s leading dental chains, has donated more than one thousand toothbrushes to troops serving overseas. The toothbrushes will be added to care packages sent out to troops as part of Operation Gratitude, an annual donation to thank military personnel. Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana have donated a total […]
Dental Expert Offers Tips for Christmas
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has offered advice for patients to ensure that toothache and oral health problems do not ruin the festive period. Dr Carter said that many dentists take time off immediately before Christmas and this can make it difficult for patients to get an appointment. As […]
Malvern Dental Team Celebrates Award
A Malvern dental team is celebrating after winning an award at the Dentistry Awards 2011. Beacon DentalCare was named best practice in the Midlands at the recent awards ceremony and dentist Karen Sutton said that she was extremely proud of the accolade. She added that the team were not expecting to win and were absolutely […]
Dental Experts Urge Caution Over the Festive Period
Dental experts have sent a message urging people to look after their teeth and gums this Christmas. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that it is extremely important to keep an eye on oral health over the festive period, as most people like to indulge in sweet treats, fizzy […]
Winnipeg Health Officials Warn Against Fluoride Ban
Health officials in Winnipeg have criticised decisions to stop adding fluoride to water supplies in communities in Manitoba. A number of communities in the north of the region have voted in favour of banning fluoride from water supplies, but health officials claim that the decision will do more harm than good in the long-run, as […]
Poor Oral Health Costs Australian Economy More than $1 Billion a Year
A report has suggested that poor oral health costs the Australian economy more than one billion dollars each year. The report, which was compiled by the Christian organisation, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, claims that $1.3 billion is lost each year as a result of people taking time off work and students missing out on […]
