Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Standards Of Oral Health On The Up In Airedale And Bradford
Recent figures have shown an improvement in standards of oral health among children living in Bradford and Airedale. According to the figures, the percentage of children free from signs of decay has increased from 48 per cent to 54 per cent in the last five years; the average number of decayed teeth per child has […]
Brighton Patients Urged To Use GP And Dental Surgeries, Rather Than A&E
Patients in Brighton and Hove are being urged to use community health and dental services, after figures revealed that too many people are relying on Accident and Emergency departments. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has warned that too many patients are using Accident and Emergency departments, rather than GP and dental surgeries, increasing pressure on urgent […]
Survey Shows Christmas Oral Health Neglect By Many
A new survey has shown that most people eat more sweet foods at Christmas without giving their oral health a thought. The survey, which was carried out by TePe, revealed that Brits indulge in 25 per cent more sweet treats compared to normal over the festive period, with 10 per cent of people admitting to […]
New Survey Shows Minor Improvements In Bradford Children’s Oral Health
A new survey has revealed minor improvements in standards of oral health among Bradford’s children. The survey showed that the proportion of five year children showing signs of tooth decay has fallen from 52 per cent to 46% since 2008. However, rates are still among the worst in the country and the percentage is well […]
NHS Ashford Prepares Patients For Christmas
NHS Ashford Commissioning Group is advising local people to stock up their first aid kits and order new prescriptions in advice to ensure that they are prepared for the festive season. Medical and dental services will be altered over the Christmas period and health bosses are encouraging patients to ensure that they order prescriptions in […]
Plymouth MP Determined To Improve Standards of Oral Health
Plymouth MP, Alison Seaback, has met with representatives from Wrigley and the Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry to try and identify ways of improving standards of oral health in the local area. During the meeting, a number of issues were discussed, including the provision of oral care in the city and possible ways to […]
Researchers Suggest Cutting Sugar Intake To 5tsp Per Day
Researchers from Newcastle University have urged people to reduce their sugar intake to five teaspoons per day. A study by scientists at Newcastle University claims that the recommended sugar intake should be halved to 5 teaspoons per day after research revealed the implications of increased sugar consumption. The World Health Organisation recommends a daily intake […]
Researchers Reveal Damaging Implications Of Tooth Loss
Researchers from Newcastle University have called for tooth loss to be taken seriously, after carrying out a study into the consequences of losing the teeth. The team discovered that participants in the study suffered serious, long-term complications as a result of tooth loss, which they compared to the loss of a limb. According to the […]
Chief Dental Officer For Wales Supports Water Fluoridation
One of the UK’s leading dental experts claims that water fluoridation could have a very positive impact on standards of oral health. David Thomas, Wales’ chief dental officer, said that there is “strong evidence to show that adding fluoride to the water supply has a significant effect on reducing health inequalities.” Mr Thomas added that […]
Most People Are Scared Of Developing Mouth Cancer
A study carried out for Mouth Cancer Action Month has revealed that most people are more scared of developing mouth cancer than other forms of cancer. The survey, which was conducted by Denplan, found that two thirds of people are frightened of developing cancer, with more than half admitting that they were more scared of […]
