Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Almost A Million People Postpone Dental Appointments In Ireland
A survey has revealed that almost one million people have postponed a dental appointment in Ireland because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. Research also showed that almost 80 per cent of dentists said they had experienced an increase in the number of patients visiting them with tooth pain while 93 per cent have […]
Severe Shortage Of Dentists In Tanzania
The level of dental health problems in Tanzania was revealed yesterday when oral health stakeholders gathered to discuss the dire shortage of dentists in the country. The World Health Organisation recommends a ratio of 1 dentist to 7,500 patients but the ratio in Tanzania is 1 dentist to 120,000 patients. Tanzania has only one dental […]
Kirriemuir Dental Practice Promotes Regular Check-Ups For Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental practice in Kirriemuir is promoting regular dental check-ups as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. The Kirriemuir Dental Practice is supporting the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which has been running throughout the month of November. Members of staff at the dental practice are promoting regular check-ups to try […]
Controversial Book Claims That Flossing Is ‘Useless’
A controversial new book has claimed that flossing, a practice that dentists usually promote tirelessly, is useless. The book, which is called ‘Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye’, claims that flossing does not have any benefits for preventing decay. The author, Dr Ellie Phillips, one of the first female dentists to train at Guy’s Hospital London, argues […]
Manchester Dentists Spread Smiles In Time For Christmas
Dentists in Manchester have been helping to spread smiles around the city in preparation for Christmas. Dentists in the city have been giving away free toothbrushes and toothpaste to children to help to reduce rates of decay and promote good oral health. Dentists at practices across the city are participating in a pilot project called, […]
Mount Druitt Free Dental Clinic Confirmed For December
Organisers of a free dental clinic in Mount Druitt, near Sydney, have confirmed that a free dental clinic will be held on the 9th December. The Mount Druitt Community Ministry at Bidwill is joining forces with Buddhist charity, the Tzu Chi Foundation, to host a free dental clinic for patients on low incomes. Residents on […]
Chief Medical Officer Issues Warning Over Women’s Drinking
As Mouth Cancer Action Month draws to a close, Britain’s Chief Medical Officer has warned that women are drinking too much, as rates of liver disease are on the rise in the UK. Drinking is a major risk factor for oral cancer and the British Dental Health Foundation has been working to raise awareness of […]
Auckland Dentist Claims Changes In Diet To Blame For Dental Erosion
A dentist from Auckland has claimed that changes in diet are responsible for high rates of dental erosion. Dr Andrea Shepperson said that increased consumption of fizzy and sugary drinks and acidic foods and drinks is to blame for the increased prevalence of dental erosion, which occurs when the tooth enamel becomes worn. Dr Shepperson […]
Survey Reveals Lack Of Knowledge Could Be Behind Surge In Mouth Cancer Cases
A survey has revealed that a lack of knowledge about the causes and risk factors of oral cancer could be behind the surge in cases. The number of people affected by mouth cancer has increased significantly over the last ten years. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation and Denplan, […]
British Dental Health Foundation Backs Tax On Unhealthy Foods
The British Dental Health Foundation has backed proposals to add tax to unhealthy foods. In a report compiled by the National Heart Foundation, experts propose adding tax to unhealthy foods and sugary drinks to try and tackle the increasingly alarming problem of obesity. Obesity is becoming more prevalent in the UK and it is associated […]
