Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Scientists Warns Against Fizzy Drinks
Dr Hans-Peter Kubis, a biological scientist, has issued a warning against fizzy drinks after analysing the results of extensive research into the impact they have on the body. In the past, fizzy drinks were considered a treat and most people had one can per week, rather than one a day, which seems to be the […]
UWE Bristol Running Unusual Oral Malodour Course
The University of the West of England, Bristol, is running an unusual course on oral malodour to help dentists deal with one of the most common complaints from dental patients, bad breath. Professor John Greenman runs the course on oral malodour with Dr Saliha Saad, a trained malodour specialist. The course is designed to educate […]
Calgary City Council Confirms Fluoride Savings To Be Spent On Dental Programme
Calgary City Council has confirmed that $750,000 saved by the cessation of the water fluoridation scheme will be spent on a dental programme aimed at children living in poor areas. The funding will be given to the Alex Community Health Centre and Calgary Urban Project Society to provide dental care for impoverished children. The plans […]
LeAnn Rimes Forced To Cancel Concerts To Undergo Dental Treatment
American singer, LeAnn Rimes has been forced to cancel a number of concerts after undergoing emergency dental treatment. The singer was scheduled to perform in New Philadelphia, Ohio and Carmel, Indiana last Thursday and Friday, but she was forced to cancel the events after being told she required emergency root canal treatment. Updating her fans […]
NHS Bolton Confirms Investment in Dental Services
Bosses at NHS Bolton have confirmed that there will be an additional investment of £200,000 per year to improve access to dental services in the area. The funding will allow existing dental practices to take on an extra 2,700 patients. News of the investment comes shortly after the local press revealed that thousands of people […]
Study Suggests Taking Aspirin Can Reduce Throat Cancer Risk
An American study has suggested that taking aspirin can reduce the risk of throat cancer. Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technological Assessment suggested that taking aspirin can reduce the risk of oesophageal cancer, a form of cancer that claims more than 7,000 lives in the UK every year, by decreasing the risk […]
South Tanet MP Calls For NHS Cover Following Dental Surgery Closures
South Tanet MP, Laura Sandys has called for the government to ensure that there is suitable NHS cover for dental patients in the area following the closure of two surgeries; two practices were closed following investigations by the Office of Fair Trading. Laura Sandys said that although the closure of the surgeries was nothing to […]
The Sex Pistols Star’s Dental Nightmare
Legendary punk rocker John Lydon is going to have dental surgery because he is worried that the rotten teeth he has may kill him. The Sex Pistols singer, otherwise known as ‘Johnny Rotten’ was named this because of his decayed, rotten teeth during the seventies. Now he is seeking to change this by seeking medical […]
Veterinary Surgeon Treats The Teeth Of Endangered Wild Animals
A vet from Sudbury, who is used to treating the teeth of household pets has gone abroad to help treat endangered animals with pain and dental issues. Gerhard Putter, the owner of Mulberry Court Veterinary Surgery, has just come back from spending 2 weeks in Java treating slow lorises, working with the charity organisation International […]
Skegness Dental Practice Hosts Open Day for Children
A dental practice in Skegness is hosting an open day for local children; the aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene and encourage youngsters to adopt a good oral hygiene routine from an early age. The team at Algitha Road Dental Practice are hosting a special dental […]
