Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Could Bacteria Which Cause Gum Disease Worsen The Effects Of Arthritis?
Research from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and an international group of scientists from the European Union’s Gums and Joints project has discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis bacterium heightens the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. This may mean earlier development of the disease, further cartilage and bone damage and faster progression of the disease. Scientists […]
Eating Cheese May Have Oral Health Benefits
Dairy products in our diet have long been seen as a good product to maintain healthy strong bones. Drinking milk, eating cheese and butter may now be beneficial in protecting the teeth’s oral health. A study has been carried out by the academy of general dentistry who found that research carried out seemed to prove […]
Link Found Between HPV And Poor Dental Health
Cases of throat cancer have increased over the last few years, with numerous causes sited for the disease. Smoking and drinking have been named as two such reasons for the problem, but fingers have now been pointed at poor oral health and its connection with the human papillomavirus or HPV. The University of Texas Health […]
Stortford Dental Practice Offers Free Oral Cancer Screening
A dental practice in Stortford is offering local residents free oral cancer screening. The sessions will take place between 8am and 7pm at Hockerill Dental Practice on Wednesday 18th and Wednesday 25th September and appointments are available to book by calling 01279 6522400. The mouth cancer screening initiative was launched by Dr Mani Oppeman, who […]
Waiting Time For Head And Neck Could Cost Lives, Experts Warn
Experts have warned that waiting times for head and neck cancer treatment could cost lives. The latest statistics from the Department of Health show that more than 1,250 patients with head and neck cancer had to wait longer than 3 weeks for treatment, which experts claim could jeopardise their chances of survival. Dr Nigel Carter […]
Health Experts Encourage Parents To Take Children For Health Checks Before New School Term
Health experts are encouraging parents to make use of the final week of the school holidays to take their children for health checks. The school holidays are drawing to a close and this is the perfect time to take children for annual health checks and a dental check-up. Dr Donald MacGregor, a consultant paediatrician and […]
Northampton Dental Practice To Host Mouth Cancer Awareness Event
A Northampton dental practice is hosting a mouth cancer awareness event to educate people about mouth cancer and encourage them to undergo regular screening. The Duston Dental Practice will be running a drop-in session on Wednesday 28th September and offering free oral cancer screening. The practice, which is located in Main Road in Duston, will […]
Hospital Admissions Related To Smoking Increase, Despite Fall In Number Of Smokers
A recent research study shows that more than 1.6 million people were admitted to hospital with illnesses related to smoking, even though the number of smokers in the UK has fallen. Of the 1.6 million people who were admitted to hospital, more than 10 per cent were cancer patients. The statistics from the Health and […]
Judge Rules In Favour Of Giving Blood To Jehovah’s Witness During Dental Surgery
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of giving blood to a Jehovah’s Witness during a dental procedure. Medical staff said that they would not go ahead with the surgery if blood was not available. The patient’s mother refused to sign the relevant documents stating that the patient could receive blood on the grounds […]
Drink Tea To Keep Dental Issues At Bay
Many of us enjoy a cup of tea before bed, but now researchers have discovered that the benefits of drinking a cuppa extend further than providing a comforting beverage. Scientists have found that drinking tea can help to keep gum disease and cavities at bay. Researchers found that drinking at least three cups of tea […]
