Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental Experts Issue Warning Over Summer Foods
Summer is around the corner and while this is great news for those looking forward to holidays and special occasions, it could be bad news for your teeth. Dental experts have warned that many popular summer foods can actually cause damage and wear to the teeth. The most recent Adult Dental Health Survey revealed that […]
Aspen Dental Donates Thousands To The Oral Cancer Foundation
Aspen Dental has donated thousands of dollars to The Oral Cancer Foundation following Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April. In April, Aspen Dental offices provided oral cancer screening for hundreds of patients. The company pledged to donate $5,000 for each screening test that was carried out using ViziLite. The chain, which has almost 400 practices […]
Dentists Urge People To Look After Their Gums For Good Health
Dentists are urging people to take good care of their gums to prevent a host of medical conditions. According to research studies, which have been carried out all over the world, oral health has a major role to play in general health and dentists are urging people to prioritise looking after their gums. Scientists and […]
Dental Costs Are Highest In Glasgow
The average cost of dental treatment per person is highest in Glasgow, according to recent figures from the Scottish Government. The national Scottish average spend was £46, but the cost in Glasgow was much higher at £57 per person. Experts have blamed poor oral hygiene, diet and other lifestyle factors for the high costs. According […]
GDC Allow Direct Access To Dental Hygienists
The General Dental Council has approved new legislation enabling patients to receive direct access to a dental hygienist. The new laws, which came into play yesterday on the 1st May, allows the patients to access a dental hygienist directly without having to see their dentist first. In the past, dentists usually referred patients to a […]
Survey Reveals Brits Unaware Of Full Impact Of Oral Health
A survey has revealed that most Brits are unaware of the full impact of poor oral health. The survey, which was conducted by Simplyhealth, showed that 7 out of 10 people are aware of the link between poor oral health and an increased risk of oral cancer and cardiovascular disease, but a much lower proportion […]
Sixty Patients Test Positive For HIV And Hepatitis Following Concerns At Oklahoma Practice
It has been confirmed that sixty dental patients have tested positive for hepatitis and HIV in Oklahoma; around 7000 patients were advised to go for testing after concerns were raised about infection control and needle use at a practice in Tulsa. Health officials revealed that at least sixty people have tested positive for the blood […]
Dental Experts Issue Fruit Juice Warning To Parents
Dental experts have issued a warning to well-meaning parents, who are giving their children fruit juice on a regular basis. Fruit juice is branded as a healthy product, but it is acidic and often contains a large amount of sugar, which is a lethal combination for the teeth. The British Dental Association has urged parents […]
Poll Reveals Shocking Oral Hygiene Trends In Wales
A You Gov poll has revealed shocking oral hygiene trends in Wales. According to the poll, more than one third of Welsh people only brush their teeth once a day, despite advice from experts to brush twice a day. Despite increased public awareness of the importance of oral hygiene, 31 per cent of people surveyed […]
Oral Cancer Prevention From Lifestyle And Diet
The latest developments in oral cancer prevention have indicated more strongly than ever that diet and lifestyle factors can have a dramatic impact either way. Over the last half century, all research has pointed towards the the rate of oral cancer and certain dietary and lifestyle habits being inextricably linked. The most crucial risk factors […]
