Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Pharmacists on a mission to tackle oral health problems
Pharmacists are on a mission to tackle oral health problems that are blighting the nation. Community pharmacists are working with health bodies, including Health Education England, to try and improve oral health habits among customers and ensure that pharmacy workers have the relevant knowledge and skills to pass on useful advice. Atif Shamim, a community […]
New report suggests that junior doctors in Ireland lack the knowledge to carry out oral cancer checks
A new report has suggested that junior doctors in Ireland lack the knowledge to carry out oral cancer checks. A new study found that over 80 percent of junior doctors in Ireland failed to conduct basic oral cancer tests and a similar percentage admitted that they weren’t confident about diagnosing oral cancer based on clinical […]
Calls for 20% Sugar Tax on All Confectionary and Ban on Promotions
Calls have been made for a ban on price promotions and discounts as well as a 20% sugar tax an all sweets, chocolate and confectionery, to reduce the amount of sugar we consume amid reports that some chocolate sharing bags contain as much as four times the recommended daily intake of sugar for adults. Even […]
Scottish Government launches new oral health strategy
The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a brand new oral health strategy, which proposes to build on the success of programmes aimed to benefit both children and adults. The Oral Health Improvement Plan comprises of a series of measures introduced to reduce the gap between affluent and deprived areas and prevent more people from […]
Dental registration rates rise by almost 50% in a decade in Scotland
Rates of dental registration in Scotland have almost doubled in the last ten years, it has been confirmed. The latest figures show that in 2017, 92.5% of the population was registered with a dentist. This is a significant increase compared to figures of 51.1% in 2007. The statistics are particularly reassuring for adults, as registration […]
Dentists urged to play an active role in HPV detection and prevention amid rise in oral cancer cases
Dentists have been urged to play a more active role in discussing safe sex habits with patients in a bid to combat rising rates of oral cancer linked to HPV exposure. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common sexually-transmitted infection. Public health experts have called for dentists to speak to patients about HPV as […]
North East dentist backs ‘Jabs for Boys’ campaign amid rising tide of oral cancer cases in men
A dentist from the North East has backed the ‘Jabs for Boys’ campaign amid a rising tide of oral cancer cases diagnosed in young men. Campaigners are calling on the government to roll out the HPV vaccination programme to both sexes in a bid to reduce the risk of oral cancer. Currently, teenage girls are […]
New survey reveals over 20 million British adults fear bad breath
A new survey has revealed that over 20 million British adults fear having bad breath. The results may be surprising given that the same poll showed that more than half of people don’t brush their teeth twice a day. New research conducted by White Glo showed that only 48 percent of people brush twice a […]
Lancashire councillors support new sugar-free snacking guidelines launched by Public Health England
Councillors and health officials in Lancashire have welcomed the launch of a new campaign to encourage healthy snacking across England. Recently, Public Health England released details of a new component of the Change 4 Life campaign, which encourages parents and children to stick to treats containing fewer than 100 calories each per day. The move […]
Faculty of Dental Surgery highlights the holidays as a good time to spot oral health issues
The Faculty of Dental Surgery has highlighted the holiday period spanning Christmas and the start of the year as a good time to spot oral health issues, particularly in elderly people. As families congregate for Christmas and New Year celebrations, which take place over a prolonged period of time, dentists say that this is a […]
