Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Fiji Dental Officer Claims There is No Need for Better Dental Services for Children
Dental officer, Dr Zia Tuiyasawa, claimed that there is no need for better dental care for children in Fiji and urged parents to take responsibility for their children’s oral health. Speaking after a visit to the children’s ward at Labasa Hospital, Dr Tuiyasawa said that decay is preventable and better dental care is not the […]
Employees Keen on Dental Benefits
A survey has revealed that almost a third of employees who are not offered dental benefits would be keen on their employer providing access to a dental plan. Despite the clear demand for dental cover through work, fewer than 1 in 5 workers in Britain are offered dental cover through their employer. The survey, which […]
Helston Dental Nurse Selected for Olympic Role
A dental nurse from Helston, Cornwall is celebrating after being selected to care for athletes at the London Olympics this summer. Holly Struthers started the application process to volunteer at the games as soon as it was announced that London had been successful in securing the bid. At the time she was still studying at […]
Dentist Issue Warning Over Fruit Drinks
Dentists have warned that some fruit drinks are as acidic as vinegar, meaning that well-meaning parents who are trying to give their children healthy drinks could be putting their oral health at risk. Fruit drinks and smoothies are designed to provide children with one or more portions of their 5-a-day and many parents believe that […]
National Smile Month Campaign Encourages People to Save Water
This year’s annual National Smile Month campaign is encouraging people to save water, as well as brushing up on oral hygiene. The British Dental Health Foundation has joined forces with Save Water Save Money to promote oral health and saving money by cutting down on the amount of water we use. Research carried out by […]
Royal Marines to Open Brand New Medical and Dental Unit
Royal Marines based in Bickleigh, are preparing to open a brand new medical and dental unit on Friday. The state of the art unit, which cost £3.1 million, is located within the base of 42 Commando. The unit will provide a full range of dental treatments, physiotherapy and clinical care services. The dental unit boasts […]
Plymouth Dentist Cleared of False Claims Charge
A dentist from Plymouth has been cleared of making false claims by adjusting patient treatment records. Dr Mitesh Badiani, clinical director of Plymouth Dental Care of Excellence in St Budeux, said that he was relieved to be cleared of the allegations, which he claimed had been “hanging around his neck for six years.” The General […]
Manchester Residents Risking Their Health for a Lively Social Life
Research has revealed that Manchester residents are sacrificing their health in order to keep up a busy social life. The Sovereign Health Care study revealed that 94 percent of Mancunians revealed that they would rather spend money on going out than going to the dentist and 75 percent said that they were putting off health […]
Employees Finding it Difficult to Take Time Off to Visit the Dentist
A survey has revealed that employees in Britain are finding it difficult to take time off work to see the dentist. A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation revealed that only 43 percent of workers are allowed to take time off work to visit the dentist and the circumstances are even more […]
Kissing could be the Cause of Increased Mouth Cancer Prevalence
Most people think of romantic images and sharing special moments with loved ones when they think of kissing, but research has revealed that kissing could actually be the cause of an increased number of mouth cancer cases. Many people are aware that drinking and smoking are risk factors for oral cancer, but awareness of the […]
