Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Plymouth Students Give Local Children A Lesson In Oral Hygiene
Students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have been giving primary school children a lesson in oral hygiene. Dental students organised classes with two local primary schools to educate children about teeth cleaning and encourage them to adopt good oral hygiene habits. The students visited year four pupils from Glen Park Primary […]
Research Suggests Milk Is Better At Combating Tooth Decay Than Water
New research has suggested that drinking milk is a more effective means of tackling tooth decay than drinking water. According to researchers, drinking a glass of milk can help to neutralise the effects of sugary foods and drinks, helping to reduce the risk of dental decay. Scientists at the University of Illinois found that drinking […]
Single Male Smokers Have Highest Risk Of Oral Cancer
A study has revealed that single male smokers have the highest risk of developing oral cancer. The study, which was published in The Lancet, found that single men who live alone and smoke have the highest risk of contracting the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is linked to oral cancer. HPV is a very common […]
New Research Study To Determine Best Treatment For Dental Decay
A new research study is set to launch to identify the ultimate way to treat dental decay. The FiCTION study, which will involve more than 1,400 children all over the UK, is being led by researchers at leading Universities. These include the universities of Leeds, Dundee and Newcastle and colleagues from the Universities of Glasgow, […]
Nutritionist Warns Against Sugary Fruit Juices And Smoothies
A leading nutritionist has warned people against fruit juices and smoothies this summer, with thousands of people looking to shed pounds ready to hit the beach. Catherine Matthews, a nutritionist at Tesco, is helping to compile advice for members of the public looking to improve their diet and lose weight this summer; she said that […]
New Study Reveals Milk Is The Key To Fighting Decay
A new study has revealed that drinking a glass of milk after breakfast, every morning, significantly reduces the risk of developing dental decay. The study, which was carried out in America, shows that drinking even a small glass of milk after breakfast reduces the risk of decay by decreasing the amount of plaque acids in […]
New Texas Law: No More Unnecessary Dental Treatments
From January 1st 2014, Texas law will see that more power is given to regulators, in a bid to crack down on dentists who are providing children with unnecessary dental care. Lois W. Kolkhorst, a state representative has stated that the new law came about due a recent investigation carried out by PBS Frontline and […]
Children In Maine Aren’t Receiving Enough Dental Care, According To Report
A national report, released on Tuesday, has stated that Maine is one of the ten low income states in which children are less likely to receive any dental care. Not only that, the Pew Charitable Trusts have said that Maine is second in the country with dentists nearing retirement age (around 49% are aged 55 […]
Shock Tactics Employed To Encourage People To Stop Smoking In Hull
Stop smoking advisers are using shock tactics to encourage people to quit smoking in Hull. The Tobacco Education Resource Centre, which is located on Walker Street, is exhibiting some gruesome items in a bid to discourage smoking. Dawn Martin, from the Tobacco Education Resource Centre, said that giving out information sheets and leaflets doesn’t have […]
Welsh People Snacking On Wrong Foods For Good Oral Health Survey Reveals
A survey has revealed that Welsh people have patchy knowledge when it comes to choosing foods that are good and bad for oral health. In a survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation, many people in Wales said that cheese was a bad snacking option and dried and fresh fruit were good options, which […]
