Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental programme hailed a success by prisoners in Scotland
A new dental programme has been hailed a success by prisoners in Scotland. Dentists from Dundee University have been working with prisoners at Perth Prison as part of a project named People in Prison. The group of professionals has spent time with inmates, teaching them about oral health matters and encouraging them to brush up […]
Could a new vaccine put an end to painful dental surgery?
For many, even the mention of undergoing dental treatment is enough to make them feel anxious, but painful trips to the dentist could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary new vaccine. Researchers in Australia claim that the injection, which encourages the body’s immune system and natural healing processes to treat […]
Concerns grow in Australia, as low-income families struggle to afford the dentist
A new survey has prompted concern over access to dental care for low-income families in parts of Australia. Research carried out by the New South Wales Council of Social Services (Ncoss) revealed that a growing proportion of people cannot afford to see a dentist on a regular basis. In a survey of 417 people from […]
Dental hygiene student celebrates exam success weeks after undergoing brain tumour surgery
An ambitious trainee dental hygienist celebrated top marks in her exams just weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour. Sarah Tomlinson has taken significant steps towards achieving her career dreams to become a dental hygienist after gaining excellent marks in her university exams. The feat was made all the more incredible by the […]
Nottingham MP calls for council to consider water fluoridation in a bid to tackle decay
A Nottingham MP has called for the council to consider water fluoridation in a bid to tackle worrying rates of dental decay among children. Graham Allen, the MP for Nottingham North, has suggested arranging a meeting to discuss the issue with NHS England and public health professionals, dentists and city councillors invited. Mr Allen believes […]
NHS England to launch special care dental service in Lincolnshire
Representatives from NHS England have confirmed the launch of a new special care dental service in Lincolnshire. A new service, which is designed to target vulnerable groups with special dental needs, will be introduced in the area on Thursday 1st December. Initially, the programme will run for seven years; however, there is an option to […]
Mouth cancer rates increase by 68 percent in 20 years
The number of cases of mouth cancer has increased by almost 70 percent in the last twenty years, new statistics from Cancer Research UK confirm. The last figures suggest that mouth cancer has become increasingly prevalent in the UK, with more than 11,400 cases diagnosed ever year. In the last two decades alone, the incidence […]
Redditch residents more likely to lose teeth than the average West Midlander, according to new research
Residents of Redditch are more likely to lose teeth than the average West Midlander, new research has confirmed. Data analysed by mydentist, which has 200,000 patients in the local area, showed that dentists extracted 15.66 teeth per 100 patients, which is higher than the average in the West Midlands (10.53) and the national average (11.14). […]
Children as young as one need dental surgery in Northern Ireland, new research confirms
Children as young as one year old are being admitted to hospital as a result of dental problems, new research has confirmed. Figures from four of the five health trusts have revealed that thousands of children are undergoing extraction under general anaesthetic in hospital as a result of severe decay. Figures for this year show […]
Burton dentist calls for traffic light system for acidic fizzy drinks
A dentist from Burton has launched a campaign to introduce a traffic light warning system related to the acidity of fizzy drinks. Dr Sandra Ferreira, from Measham Dental, is calling for traffic light labelling to be made available on fizzy drinks and juices, so that people are able to see the pH level. Many people […]
