Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental Decay Crisis in Bolton, as Rates of Decay Among the Worst in the Country
Rates of decay among five year children in Bolton are among the worst in the country, it has been revealed. A state of crisis has been declared by leading dentists in the area, with some claiming to have treated children as young as 3 years old for severe dental decay. Dr Michael Cahill, from Cahill […]
Could Your Toothpaste be Harbouring Dangerous Chemicals?
A leading UK dentist has warned consumers about the dangers of using certain types of toothpaste. Dr Tony Talbot, a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and an expert in restorative dental treatment, warned that many commercial toothpastes contain ingredients that may have harmful effects for health. Dr Talbot believes that manufacturers often base formulas based […]
Could Chewing Gum be as Good for You as Flossing?
Most of us are aware that flossing has benefits for oral health, but a new study has suggested that chewing gum can be as beneficial as flossing. A new study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Groningen in Holland, has revealed that chewing gum can be as effective as flossing when it […]
Campaign Urges Parents to Cut Down Children’s Sugar Intake to Reduce Tooth Decay Prevalence
A new campaign has been launched by Public Health England to encourage parents to cut down their children’s sugar intake. The move comes after dental problems were found to be the most common reason for hospital treatment for children aged between 5 and 9 years old in 2012/2013. The campaign is aimed at parents and […]
Fewer Than 1 in 5 Brits Smoke, New Figures Confirm
New figures have confirmed that fewer than 1 in 5 people in the UK smoke. This represents the lowest proportion of smokers on record. According to figures from the National Office of Statistics, the proportion of people that smoke has fallen to 19 per cent. There has been a significant decline from 46 per cent […]
Derby Dental Practice Hosts Oral Cancer Screening Day After Loss of Patient
The Bridge and Implant Clinic in Derby is offering free oral cancer screening on Saturday 22nd November in memory of a patient who sadly lost their life to the disease. This is the first year the centre has taken part in the screening programme and staff members have been inspired by the story of a […]
School Brushing Scheme Gives Youngsters Something to Smile About in Brighouse
A dental scheme run by Leeds Beckett University in partnership with South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is making a difference in Brighouse. Research carried out by the university has confirmed that the programme, which runs in a number of schools in the area, is helping to reduce rates of dental decay among children […]
1 in 10 Unaware of Mouth Cancer Risk
One in ten people in the UK are unaware of the risk posed by mouth cancer, according to research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation. This month, the UK’s leading charity, the BDHF, is joining forces with dental practices all over the country and mouth cancer charities to raise awareness of mouth cancer, […]
Dental Experts Urge Diabetics to be Mouth Cancer Aware This November
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and dental experts are urging diabetics to be mouth cancer aware. Mouth cancer has become more prevalent in the UK in the last decade and studies show that people who have diabetes have a higher risk of developing mouth cancer. In the UK, more than 3 million people have […]
Lindley Dental Team Gets Behind Oral Cancer Campaign
The team from Lindley Dental Practice is getting behind Mouth Cancer Awareness Month by wearing charity t-shirts and blue lipstick, and offering free mouth cancer screening in November. The national campaign, which is run by the British Dental Health Foundation, aims to educate people about mouth cancer and encourage as many people as possible to […]
