Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Free Oral Cancer Screening at Whitton Dental Practice
A dental practice in Whitton is offering free oral cancer screening sessions as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, a national campaign, which will run throughout November. The Montrose Smile Studio on Montrose Avenue, is inviting patients to attend free screening sessions over the course of the next three weeks and has advertised the service […]
Dental Firm Launches New Apprenticeship Scheme
A dental firm has launched a brand new £250,000 apprenticeship scheme, which will provide more than 100 apprentice places across the UK. Genix Healthcare is the first dental firm to launch such a large-scale programme. The scheme will be rolled out over the course of the next 18 months and aims to recruit more than […]
Scots Risking Their Health by Avoiding the Dentist
Experts believe that Scots are putting their health at risk by avoiding regular dental visits. Dentists across Scotland have experienced an increase in the number of patients cancelling or postponing appointments, because they are unable to afford treatment and experts are worried that people are putting both their oral and general health at risk. New […]
Green Party Crank up the Pressure with Dental Plan
The Australian Green Party has cranked up pressure on the coalition government, by revealing a new dental plan. The party has been campaigning for better access to dental services since they agreed to join the coalition, after Julia Gillard’s party failed to gain a majority vote. However, the government has failed to deliver the promised […]
Free Dental Clinic has Provided Over a Million Dollars Worth of Treatment
A free dental clinic has offered over one million dollars worth of free dental treatment, it has been revealed. The Kelowna Gospel Mission Community’s free clinic has been up and running on a full-time basis since 2009. The clinic depends on volunteers offering their time and expertise and works in partnership with the University of […]
Dental Problems an Epidemic in Abu Dhabi
Dentists in Abu Dhabi are treating children as young as 12 months old for decay, prompting a growing fear that some children may lose their permanent teeth during childhood. Dr Asmat Lone, a dentist working in the capital city, said that dentists are very worried about the state of oral health among children and added […]
Mouth Cancer Walk Raises Awareness
A sponsored walk has successfully raised awareness of mouth cancer. The Mouth Cancer Foundation provided free oral cancer screening for 77 people on September 17th after hosting the annual Mouth Cancer Awareness Walk. The 10 km walk is designed to raise awareness of the disease, which has become increasingly common in recent years. The screening […]
Research Backs HPV as Cause of Mouth Cancer
There is a growing body of evidence to support a link between exposure to the Human Papilloma Virus and an increased risk of mouth cancer. A recent study has found this significant connection between mouth cancer and the virus, which can be passed on through sexual contact. Researchers at the University College London Eastman Dental […]
Colgate Promotes Healthy Mouth Challenge
Colgate is promoting its Healthy Mouth Challenge, to encourage the nation to get involved in oral health. The Healthy Mouth Challenge is a short, interactive quiz, which enables people to evaluate their oral health and prompts them to think about issues related to oral health. The challenge also offers information and advice to help people […]
West Devon Dental Practice to Host Oral Cancer Screening
A dental practice in West Devon is hosting free oral cancer screening sessions to celebrate Mouth Cancer Action Month. Chagford Dental Practice is holding an open screening session on Wednesday 16th November, which is open to all members of the public, not just patients registered with the practice. The screening session is being offered as […]
