Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Study Dispels Myth That Snuff Reduces The Risk Of Cavities
A study has dispelled the myth that snuff reduces the risk of cavities. There was some suggestion that using snuff could help to reduce cavities; however, a recent study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has found that using snuff can actually increase the risk of cavities because […]
Study Shows Fluoridation Reduces Risk Of Cavities
A study carried out by the Health Ministry’s community dental medicine department in Jerusalem has revealed that fluoridated water helps to reduce the risk of cavities. The survey, which was lead by Professor Harold Sgan-Cohen, revealed that fluoridated water reduced rates of decay considerably in 2011 and 2012. The survey involved more than 2,000 12 […]
Former High Jump Champion Turns Author To Help Children Stop Sucking Their Thumbs
A former high jump champion has written a book to try and help children give up sucking their thumbs. Tracey McNair, a former international high jumper, is also a trained dental hygienist and an orofacial mycologist; she decided to write the book, which is entitled ‘Suck Finger Pickney’, to educate children and parents about the […]
Brits Need To Learn About HPV Oral Cancer Risk
In recent years, studies have shown that HPV (the human papilloma virus) could be a major risk factor for oral cancer and a reason why the number of cases of the disease has increased significantly among young people; however, a new survey has revealed that most people are unaware that HPV has any link with […]
Public Unaware Of Link Between Sexual Health And Oral Cancer
The Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, warned that public awareness of the link between sexual health and oral cancer is very low. Dr Carter said that public awareness of sexually transmitted infections in general has improved significantly in recent years, but most people are still unaware of the link […]
Dentists Meet In Glasgow To Discuss Mouth Cancer Strategy
Dentists and industry experts have gathered in Glasgow to discuss new strategies for tackling mouth cancer, after statistics revealed that the number of cases of mouth cancer in Scotland has risen in recent years. The latest figures show that 770 people in Scotland are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year. Scotland has the highest rate […]
Avoid Dental Health Problems This Christmas
Christmas is around the corner and for many of us this can be a time where we feel more inclined to eat unhealthy foods and drink more alcohol and soft drinks than usual. It is therefore a time where our teeth and gums are put under more strain than normal, but there are a few […]
Dental Plaque Could Pose Cancer Risk
A study published in the BMJ Open has suggested that dental plaque could increase the risk of cancer. The study, which was published earlier this year, was carried out in Sweden; around 1,400 adults in Stockholm participated in the research, which ran from 1985 until 2009. Participants aged between 30 and 40 years of age […]
Vitamin D Could Help To Reduce The Risk Of Cavities In Children
A study claims that vitamin D can help to reduce the risk of children developing dental cavities. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Washington shows that vitamin D can help to prevent cavities in children. The study consisted of 24 separate clinical trials, which were carried out in different countries […]
Alarming Dental Statistics Published In Ireland
Oral health is a major area of concern in Ireland; recent statistics show that budget cuts have had a significant impact on standards of oral health and patient welfare. According to recent surveys, there has been a 93 per cent increase in the number of tooth extractions procedures as a result of patients putting off […]
