Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Beeston Dental Team Give Kids A Lesson In Oral Hygiene
A dental team from Beeston visited kids last week to teach them how to brush their teeth properly and prevent oral diseases. Dentist Anzelika Karkusa was joined by nurses, Sharelle Hatherley, Fiona Haywood and Clare Rigley from Queens Road Dental Care, on two visits to Fernwood Junior School in Wollaton. The dental team took time […]
Breakfast Cereals Not So Healthy After All
Supermarkets have reported a decrease in sales of popular sugar-coated cereals and a boost in sales of ‘healthy’ alternatives, such as muesli and granola. Popular cereals such as sugar-coated corn flakes and chocolate rice pops have become less popular in recent years, as people look for healthier alternatives, but with so much choice, how are […]
Dental Problems Common Among Children With Special Needs
Dentists in Dubai say that dental problems are more common in children with special needs. Dentists claim that there are many possible reasons why dental care may be a challenge for special needs children; some parents, for example, may prioritise medical problems and immediate health needs over oral health. Dental hygiene may also be more […]
Local MP Joins Children In Hull To Celebrate World School Milk Day
Hull East MP, Karl Turner, visited children at a Bransholme nursery to celebrate World School Milk Day last week. Mr Turner joined the team of staff at Dorchester Community Nursery School to hand out cups of milk to the children as part of the global celebration of the benefits of milk for children. Most people, […]
New Toothbrush That Keeps Tabs On Your Brushing Launched In The USA
A new toothbrush, which keeps tabs on your brushing habits, has been developed by an American company. The Beam toothbrush is the world’s first app-connected brush; the brush connects to your mobile phone wirelessly and keeps track of how long you brush your teeth for and your brushing motions. Parents may find the brush helpful […]
Researchers Unveil Early Treatment For Toothache
Researchers examining an ancient mummy have discovered one of the worst cases of dental decay on record, as well as an early treatment, which consists of lien dipped in medicine stuffed into the tooth. Researchers were carrying out CT scans of the 2,100 year old ancient Egyptian mummy when they discovered evidence of a sinus […]
Dentists Urge For Simple Changes For Better Oral Health
Dentists across the country are encouraging their patients to make simple changes to their lifestyle and oral hygiene habits to improve their oral and general health. Dentists are eager for people to do more to protect their teeth and gums as part of a renewed interest in oral hygiene and preventative dentistry, which has been […]
Simplyhealth Joins Forces With Heart Charity To Raise Awareness Of Link Between Oral Health And Heart Health
Simplyhealth has joined forces with Heart Research UK to raise awareness of heart health and educate people about the potential risks associated with poor oral health. Numerous studies have now shown a connection between oral health and an increased risk of heart disease. Simplyhealth is currently showing an advert on television, which highlights the link […]
BDHA Lends Support To Stoptober Campaign
The British Dental Health Foundation is backing the national stop smoking campaign, Stoptober. Stoptober is taking place throughout October and the aim is to get 8 million smokers to give up. The campaign has been launched by the government with the aim of educating people about the dangers of smoking and providing them with the […]
BDHF Launches Mouth Cancer Action Month Campaign
The British Dental Health Foundation has launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which will run throughout the month of November. Recent statistics from Cancer Research UK show that death rates from oral cancer are set to rise by 22 per cent by the year 2030 and this is largely due to the fact […]
