Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dentist Raises Issue Of Oral Cancer Vaccine In House Of Commons
Sir Paul Beresford, dentist and MP, has urged the House of Commons to consider extending the availability of the HPV vaccine to men in a bid to reduce the number of cases of oral cancer; the vaccine, which protects against the human papilloma virus, is currently available to teenage girls to lower the risk of […]
Leading UK Dentist Highlights The Dangers Of Neglecting Oral Health
If the eyes are the window to the soul, the mouth is the window to the body, according to leading UK dentist, Dr Peter Galgut, who is urging the public to take good care of their teeth and gums. Dr Galgut said that the mouth can give doctors and dentists important information about the rest […]
New Pro Oral Health Eating Campaign Laucnhed
The Washington Dental Service Foundation has launched a new dental campaign to educate people about the impact of diet on oral health. The campaign is designed to educate people about healthy eating and oral health with an emphasis on the dangers of casual grazing and snacking. A press release from the organisation stated that snacking […]
Northamptonshire Care Homes Participate In Fluoride Pilot Programme
More than one hundred care home signed up to a pilot scheme to help improve standards of oral health among older people in Northamptonshire; in the first year of the project more than 100 homes joined the fluoride treatment trial scheme and the team is hoping to ad another 25 to this number before the […]
Peppersmith Mints To be Sold In Dental And Confectionary Aisles
Peppersmith mints, which claim to benefit oral health, are to be sold in both the dental and confectionery aisles of Boots stores after the brand secured a dual site deal with the chain, which will come into play from the 1st February. The mints will now be sold alongside toothpaste and other oral hygiene products, […]
Study Claims Believing E-Cigarette Health Perks Makes You More Likely To Use Them
A study has claimed that people who think that e-cigarettes are better for you than traditional cigarettes are more likely to use them. Despite the fact that the long-term effects of smoking e-cigarettes is largely unknown, research claims that a large proportion of people believe that hey are better for health and oral health than […]
Health Campaigners Launch New Battle Against Sugary Food
Health campaigners have launched a new battle against sugary foods; the Consensus Action on Salt and Health, which was responsible for the campaign against high levels of salt in foods, has now waged war on sugar with the launch of the Action on Sugar. The group has joined forces with medical experts and organisations to […]
New Bacteria-Fighting Sweets Could Fight Tooth Decay
Most of the time, dentists warn against eating sweets because they contribute to cavities; however, a new sweet, which claims to fight off bacteria, is set to be launched by a German firm. The sweets, which have been developed by Organobalance GMBH, contain friendly probiotic bacteria, which prevent harmful bacteria, including streptococcus mutans, from clinging […]
Throat Cancer Death Rates Soar Bad Habits To Blame
Figures have confirmed that the number of people dying from throat cancer has increased by 50 per cent in the last 40 years alone; experts have attributed the sharp increase to obesity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. The latest figures, which were published by Cancer Research UK, show that 7,600 people died from throat cancer […]
New Smartbrush Claims To Boost Oral Hygiene
A new toothbrush, which is connected to the Internet, has been launched with the promise of boosting oral hygiene and keeping gum disease and cavities at bay. The Kolibree brush, which was designed in Paris, costs $99 and promises to improve oral hygiene by informing the user whether they have covered the entire mouth and […]
