Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Free Helpline Set Up For Patients Treated By HIV Positive Dentist
A free helpline has been set up to help patients that received treatment from a dentist, who has been recently diagnosed with HIV. Patients of the Kelburne Dental Surgery have been contacted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and advised to have a test for HIV. This is because it has been revealed that dentist, […]
Milk After Cereal Reduces Caries Risk
Drinking a glass of milk after eating a bowl of sugary breakfast cereal in the morning could do wonders to reduce the risk of caries. This is according to recent research from Chicago College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois. A test was performed that essentially involved adults eating a popular sugary cereal dry. […]
Could Your Medication Be Ruining Your Teeth?
Many are aware that stuffing chocolates and cakes is bad for their teeth, but did you know that the medication you take could also have negative implications for your oral health? Every day thousands of people in the UK use medicines, which could potentially spell trouble for their teeth. Oral inhalers are commonly used to […]
Patient of B.C. Controversy Speaks Up
Carlos Battistini recently spoke to CBC news about his experiences with Tung Shen Wu, the illegal British Columbia ‘bedroom dentist’. Mr Battistini recently revealed in an interview that he had been to visit Tung Shen Wu, also known as David Wu, a year ago due to a problem with his dental bridge. Despite the fact […]
Middle Class Mothers Can Have ‘Ribena Babies’ Too
5-year-old, Stan Donnelly, recently had his rotted milk tooth removed even though his mother claims to have taken good care of his teeth. Claire Donnelly of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, stated that she thought providing her child with a low-sugar diet and adequate brushing would ensure her son to have healthy teeth. When digging a […]
Health Experts Urge Parents To Choose Water Over Fruit Drinks
Health experts are urging parents to avoid fruit drinks, which are comprised of sugar in a bid to reduce rates of tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. “Clever marketing strategies” are luring parents into thinking that they are giving their children healthy drinks, when many of the products marketed as healthy actually contain more sugar than […]
Lack Of Access To Dental Care A Growing Problem In Nebraska
There is a severe problem with access to dental services in Nebraska, according to a new report. A report compiled by The Centre for Health Policy at the University of Nebraska, revealed that there are no dentists in 20 counties in the state. Research also showed that there is a shortage of dentists in a […]
Australian Dental Association Issues Warning Over Oral Sex Link To Oral Cancer
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning over the connection between oral sex and oral cancer. Recently, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas remarked that he believed his throat cancer was caused by oral sex. Although his publicist was quick to remove the comments, dental experts believe that people should be aware of the link between […]
Half Of British Children Have Tooth Decay
Research carried out by the Department of Health has revealed that 50% of children in the UK have tooth decay. According to the study, half of children under the age of 17 years old are classified as ‘red’ or ‘amber’ in the traffic lights scheme, which is currently being trialled as part of a dental […]
Your Smile Really Does Matter, According To Senior Management
Most of us are concerned with our image, but a recent poll has suggested that the way we look affects more than our own confidence. A survey of senior management staff revealed that a person’s smile affects their employability and the chances of people deciding to do business with them. In a survey conducted by […]
