Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental Experts Issue Warning After Survey Reveals 1 In 5 Would Pull Their Teeth
Experts from the British Dental Health Foundation have issued a warning after a survey revealed that 1 in 5 people would pull their own teeth out to save on dental fees. A survey, which involved more than 2,000 British adults, revealed that 17 per cent of people said that they would attempt to pull their […]
Penkridge Dental Team Share The Importance Of Good Oral Health
A dental team from Penkridge is leaving the surgery for the day to celebrate National Smile Month and encourage local people to adopt good oral health habits. The team from Priors Dental Practice situated at Pinfold Lane will be downing their drills for the day to get out and about and talk to local residents […]
Poor Dental Health A Pressing Concern Among Children In Qatar
Poor dental health is one of the most pressing concerns for health experts in Qatar, with studies suggesting that a large proportion of children suffer with decay. According to research carried out by Dr Mohamed Sultan-al-Darwish, a consultant from the Prosthodontics department of the Al Wakra Hospital, the proportion of children suffering from dental decay […]
Toothbus To Visit Southampton To Provide Free Dental Care For Students
A mobile dental unit, known as the Toothbus, will be stationed at Southampton University in the coming days to provide free dental care for students. The Toothbus will be parked at the university on Friday 23rd and Tuesday 27th May and students aged between 18 and 21 years old will be invited to take advantage […]
Could A Daily Glass Of Red Actually Be Good For Your Teeth?
Often you hear about red wine staining the teeth, but a new study has suggested that a glass of red now and again can actually have benefits for your oral health. Scientists in Spain have discovered that red wine contains extracts, which can help to combat harmful bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria produce acids, […]
Fresh Calls For Water Fluoridation After Shocking Children’s Oral Health Statistics Revealed
Public health experts have issued a fresh call for water fluoridation after shocking statistics relating to children’s oral health in Bradford were revealed. The new figures suggest that three children are having teeth extracted in hospital under general anaesthetic every week in Bradford. The statistics show that 462 children aged under 5 were admitted to […]
Leighton Buzzard Dentists To Hit The Streets For National Smile Month
A dental team from Leighton Buzzard will be out and about, talking to people about oral health issues as part of National Smile Month. The dentists and nurses from Cherry Trees Dental will be visiting the town’s market on May 20th and 27th to raise awareness of National Smile Month. The team will be giving […]
Hartlepool Students Get A Visit From A Dental Therapist,
Primary school students in Hartlepool were treated to a visit from a local dental therapist recently. Joanne Brown, from Elliott McCarthy Dental Care, visited the students at Lynnfield Primary School to take to children about oral hygiene, keeping the teeth healthy and diet. Joanne ran a fun and interactive educational session with the children in […]
Malvern Dental Practice Gearing up for Elvis Presley Event to Raise Awareness of Mouth Cancer
A dental practice in Malvern is gearing up for a one-off Elvis Presley event to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Beacon Dental Care is one of just a few practices across the UK to take temporary charge of one of Elvis Presley’s crowned teeth; the tooth will be displayed for patients to see, before moving […]
Why You Should Be Saving Your Pennies When it Comes to Buying Toothpaste
In the UK we spend more than £3 billion per year on health and beauty products, but is it really worth shelling out for premium products or could you be saving yourself a small fortune by opting for budget brands? When it comes to buying toothpaste, you will probably have noticed that there are hundreds […]
