Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Hull Dentist Forces to Move Following “Ridiculous” Rent Increase
A dentist from Bransholme, Hull, is being forced to leave the practice he has worked in for 16 years because of a “ridiculous” increase in rent. Russell Davies has treated thousands of local people at his surgery in Goodhart Road, but he will be forced to move when the existing practice is knocked down and […]
Dentists Accused of Misleading NHS Patients
An investigation carried out by the Office of Fair Trading has concluded that some dentists could be misleading NHS dental patients by failing to inform them about entitlement to NHS care and therefore encouraging them to opt for private treatment instead. According to the investigation, around 500,000 patients may have been forced to pay for […]
Poll Reveals Women Find Tooth Sensitivity More Painful than Period Cramps
A survey has revealed that women find tooth sensitivity more painful than menstrual cramps and second only to giving birth. The surprising findings come after Arm & Hammer surveyed more than 900 men and women. Of the 937 respondents 1 in 4 people had taken time off work to see a dentist after experiencing tooth […]
Smiling is the Key to Good Health, Research Reveals
Most people associate a smile with happiness and confidence, but research claims that smiling and laughing could also hold the key to good health. Scientific studies into the benefits of smiling and laughter have been conducted since the 1960s and the overwhelming message is that smiling and laughing are good for you. Clinical studies have […]
Tiger Suffers Heart Trouble During Dental Surgery
An endangered Amur tiger gave keepers and a team of highly trained veterinarians a scare, after suffering heart problems during dental surgery. Sayan, a resident of Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, was undergoing dental surgery when vets noticed that her vital signs dropped and her heart went into cardiac arrest. The three-year-old tiger was having […]
Health Experts Concerned by Money-Saving Trend
Health experts are concerned that people are risking their health in order to save money by delaying dental and eye care appointments. Experts have noted a growing trend, with surveys and studies showing an increase in the number of people putting off going to see a dentist or an optician to try and save money. […]
Cornish Pupils get a Lesson in Oral Hygiene
Cornish pupils were given a lesson in oral hygiene earlier this week, thanks to one of the school mums. Tracy Davies, a mum at the school and a dental hygienist and therapist, visited children at Connor Downs Primary School to talk about oral hygiene, how to brush your teeth and how to reduce the risk […]
Barnsley Central Library Celebrating National Smile Month
Children visiting Barnsley Central Library next week will be encouraged to learn about oral health as part of National Smile Month. To celebrate the annual oral health campaign, the library will be hosting an oral health awareness day, which will take place on Tuesday 29th May. There will be a stand inside the library, which […]
Brush Bus Dental Programme a Success in Hull
A school dental programme in Hull has reduced the number of children that require dental treatment, it has been revealed. The Brush Bus programme, which was introduced to encourage children to take good care of their teeth and gums, was launched in 2006 and has since made a huge difference to standards of oral health […]
Flying Doctors Launch New Oral Treatment Trial Programme
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is launching a new trial oral health programme, known as TOOTH (The Outback Oral Treatment Trial). The service will operate from the newly refurbished base in Dubbo. The RFDS said that standards of oral health are among the poorest in the country in the north western area of New South […]
