Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Colgate celebrates Oral Health Month with supermarket giveaway
Colgate, one of the UK’s leading oral hygiene product manufacturers, is celebrating Oral Health Month by offering the chance to win £300 worth of supermarket vouchers. Oral Health Month will run throughout the month of September and this year’s theme is ‘Love Your Mouth, It’s Good For Your Health’. The aim is to encourage people […]
Can Coconut Oil Really Fight Against Tooth Decay?
Scientists have discovered a potential new weapon in the fight against tooth decay in the form of coconut oil. Surprisingly, the fruits oil has been found to kill bacteria responsible for causing decay. Researchers, lead by Dr Damien Brady, of the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, tested coconut oil against the form of bacteria […]
Mobile Dental Units to Tackle Waiting Lists in South Australia
Mobile dental units will be brought in to tackle lengthy waiting lists in areas of South Australia. The average waiting time for dental treatment in South Australia is estimated at 15 months, but in the Riverland and South East of the region, waiting times are over two years. Martin Dooland, Dental Service executive director, said […]
Half of Welsh Dental Patients have not had a Check-Up for 2 Years
It has recently been revealed that almost half of Welsh dental patients have not visited a dentist over the course of the last 24 months. New figures released by the Welsh Government revealed that only 55.7 percent of people visited their dentist over the last two years. Studies implied that nearly half have not had […]
Study Identifies Link Between Oral Health and Dementia
A research study has identified a link between oral health and dementia risk; researchers at the University of California found that good oral health could reduce the risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed more than 5,400 older people over the course of an 18 year period and found that those who did not brush their […]
£2million Dental Centre in Aberdeenshire now Underway
Many breathed a sigh of relief when plans for a dental centre were announced in the area of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Currently, citizens in and around the surrounding areas found themselves having to travel at least 40 miles into the city of Aberdeen to receive dental treatments. The lack of dental practices in the north-eastern corner […]
Dental Health Linked To Performance At School
A new study has linked poor oral health to poor performance in the classroom. Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California revealed that oral health has a direct impact on performance at school. Researchers analysed data from 1,500 children from disadvantaged backgrounds; information about children attending elementary […]
Lancaster Dentist Dispels Walnut Healing Myth
A dentist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has spoken out to warn people about home remedies for dental problems; Dr Stephen Raffensperger has warned that black walnuts, a popular Amish remedy, have no benefit for oral health. Dr Raffensperger said that there is a belief among Amish communities that black walnuts help to prevent cavities, but in […]
Dental Report Reveals Alarming Situation in Rural New South Wales
A new dental report has revealed an alarming picture in rural areas of New South Wales as rates of decay are high due to poor diet and problems with access to dental services.Dentists have reported seeing children as young as 2 years old with severe dental decay. The report revealed the results of a pilot […]
Euro Crisis Spells Trouble for Dental Patients
The European financial crisis is hitting dental patients hard, spelling trouble for the future, according to dental organisations. According to the Irish Dental Association, funding for dental care has decreased by 100 million euros per year, despite the number of patients requiring state-funded treatment increasing. Maurice Quirke, a dentist from County Wexford, said the new […]
