Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Promising Dental Access Figures
The latest figures for dental access are promising, with more people able to see an NHS dentist. The figures, which have been released as part of the GP Patient Survey, show an improvement in access to dental services; the survey was conducted between January and March this year. Of the patients surveyed, 60 percent of […]
North Cornwall Anger at the Closure of Dentist
Residents of Camelford, Cornwall, have been angered by news of the upcoming closure of the only dental practice in the town. Patients at the Highfield Road practice have received letters advising them that the surgery will close on July 19th due to difficulty affording a lease extension. Former town mayor Brian Lush, was extremely angry […]
Raspberries Could Provide Hope for Oral Cancer Patients
Oral cancer has become increasingly prevalent in recent years and studies show that up to a third of oral cancer patients experience recurrences once cancerous lesions have been removed from the mouth or throat. Researchers have been working on new treatments to reduce the risk of cancer returning after treatment and a surprise therapy has […]
Cheshire Schoolchildren Brush Up on Dental Hygiene
Children from Egerton Primary School in Knutsford, Cheshire, have been brushing up on oral hygiene to celebrate National Smile Month. Year three pupils were invited to attend a dental hygiene workshop run by local practice, Beyond Dental Care. Dental hygienist, Diane Rochford, taught the class of 28 about teeth cleaning, healthy eating and the causes […]
Turbulent Economy Taking its Toll on Dental Care
The turbulent economy is taking its toll on dental care, with an alarming proportion of Brits delaying or cancelling dental appointments in order to save money. A recent survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, revealed that more than a third of adults are likely to delay dental appointments because they cannot afford […]
Poor Oral Hygiene Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Scientists have suggested that poor oral hygiene could increase the risk of cancer as researchers in Sweden claim that dental plaque increases the risk of premature death from cancer. The study, which was published in the BMJ Open online journal, evaluated data from 1,390 people between 1985 and 2009. At the beginning of the study, […]
Widow Urges People to have Check-up after her Husband Dies from Cancer
Linda Ford, a widow from Oldmeldrum in the North East of England, has urged people to attend regular dental check-ups after her husband, George, died from cancer which was first discovered by his dentist. George, who was just 40 when he died, was first diagnosed with cancer after visiting his dentist who spotted warning signs […]
Dental Experts Raising Awareness of Fluoride Varnish in North Staffordshire
Dental experts are raising awareness of preventative dental treatments by visiting supermarkets in North Staffordshire as part of National Smile Month. Experts from the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust are to visit Asda in Wolstanton and Tesco in Hanley to talk to people about fluoride varnish treatment – a service which can help to reduce […]
Dentists Warn Against Brushing Straight After Eating
Dentists are constantly urging people to clean their teeth to prevent oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, however, brushing too soon after eating could actually do more harm than good and dentists advise waiting at least an hour to brush. Brushing within 20 minutes of eating foods, especially those that are sugary […]
More Needs to be Done to Improve Oral Health
Despite improvements in access to dental care in recent years, experts have warned that more needs to be done to raise standards of oral health. Figures show that there have been major improvements in oral health over the last decade, however, decay and gum disease are still prevalent. Estimates show that potentially a third of […]
