Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
London dentist highlights the importance of being mouth-aware during Mouth Cancer Action Month
London dentist, Dr Sameer Patel, is encouraging everyone to be mouth-aware this November as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. Dr Patel claims that many people are still unaware of the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer, despite the fact that the number of cases has increased by more than a third in the last […]
Swansea Bay dental professionals express concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck
Dental professionals from Swansea Bay have expressed concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck advertising campaign. Nurses believe the truck, which is synonymous with Christmas, is encouraging children to drink more fizzy drinks over the festive period. Dental nurse, Mandy Silva and public health visitor, Jane O’Kane, from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health […]
Gloucester MP Teams Up With Genix Healthcare to Tackle Oral Health Problems
Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, has teamed up with Genix Healthcare to tackle oral health problems, including childhood decay, in the city. Mr Graham is working with Genix Healthcare to try and encourage local people to adopt healthier dental habits and increase patient registration in the city. Genix Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading […]
New Study Links Beating Bad Breath to Increased Happiness
A new study has suggested that beating bad breath can significantly improve your happiness. Research published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene suggests that bad breath can take its toll on happiness. Researchers found that people who suffered from halitosis were twice as unhappy as those who didn’t. The team posed participants a series […]
American Dentists List Worst Christmas Treats
Christmas is coming and while it’s the most wonderful time of the year for most of us, it can be a nightmare for dentists. With so many sticky, sweet treats on offer, a group of leading dentists has compiled a list of the worst offenders. Among the high-fliers are candy canes, dried fruit, egg nog, […]
Dentists Issue Warnings Over Halloween Dental Disasters
Dentists have issued a warning over the possibility of Halloween dental disasters, as thousands of children up and down the country prepare to go trick or treating. Traditionally, children are treated to sweets and chocolate bars when they knock on the door dressed up as popular Halloween characters, but dentists are encouraging people to be […]
Brushing Your Teeth Lowers Heart Attack Risk, Survey Claims
A new study has claimed that brushing your teeth could help to lower the risk of heart attacks. Scientists in the US conducted trials using a specially designed type of toothpaste that highlights plaque on the teeth. They found that people who used the toothpaste removed double the amount of plaque than those who used […]
Dental Health Subject of Ardent Debate at Bradford Meeting
The issue of dental health in Bradford sparked ardent debate at a meeting held in the City Hall on 7th October. The meeting was called after research conducted by Healthwatch Bradford highlighted major issues with access to NHS dental care in the city. Statistics showed that 43 percent of adults and 30 percent of children […]
Retired Cirencester Dentist Launches New Invention to Help Patients Use Inter-Dental Brushes
A retired dentist from Cirencester has launched a new invention to help dental patients use inter-dental brushes. Inter-dental brushes are an increasingly popular alternative to flossing. They are small, hand-held brushes designed to clean the tiny cracks between the teeth. There are various sizes available, which are colour-coded. Retired dentist Chris Turner decided to create […]
Good Oral Hygiene Linked to Decreased Bowel Cancer Risk
Researchers believe that maintain good oral hygiene could help to decrease the risk of bowel cancer. A new study carried out by a team of researchers from Harvard University’s TH Chan School of Public Health revealed that taking good care of your teeth and gums could also have a positive impact on your general health. […]
