Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Michael Douglas Joins Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign
Hollywood actor, Michael Douglas, is joining forces with the Oral Cancer Foundation to raise awareness of oral cancer and encourage people to attend regular oral health screenings. The actor, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2010, is working on a public service announcement, which be televised across the USA, to educate people about the […]
New Distribution Deals for 3D Diagnostic Imaging
Scottish dental firm 3D Diagnostic Imaging has signed new distribution deals for its leading product, CarieScan. The device, which identifies early signs of decay, is already sold in several countries around the world and the firm is now celebrating sealing new distribution deals, which will see the device sold to dental practices in the Middle […]
Australians Hoping for Quick Treatment After Dental Cash Injection
Thousands of Australians waiting for dental treatment are hoping for waiting lists to be tackled quickly following news of a significant cash injection for dental services across the country. Last week, Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, confirmed additional funding worth around $500 million over the next three years for dental services. The aim of the cash […]
Emergency Dental Service on the Move in Rotherham
Patients in Rotherham have been advised to note down a new telephone number, in preparation for the transfer of the emergency dental service from NHS Rotherham to the Dental Access Centre. The service will move next week. The emergency service is designed for patients who are not currently registered with an NHS dentist, patients who […]
Health Experts Slam ‘Healthy’ New McDonalds Kids Drink
Health experts have criticised fast food giant McDonalds after it was revealed that their brand new ‘healthy’ kids drink contains more than 12 teaspoons of sugar. The ‘Frutizz’ drink has been branded as a healthy alternative to popular fizzy drinks, which provides children with one of their five daily portions of fruit and vegetables, however, […]
National Smile Month to Launch on May 20th
The British Dental Health Foundation’s annual oral health campaign, National Smile Month, is set to commence on May 20th. The campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of oral health matters and improve standards of oral health across the country, is supported by Listerine, Oral-B and Lloyds Pharmacy and this year is also promoting water […]
DIY Dentistry Becoming More Common in New Zealand
A father from Glenn Innes who asked his son to pull his tooth out claims that DIY dentistry is becoming more common in New Zealand because people cannot afford to see a dentist. Tevita Mahe took a shot of Bourbon before his son pulled out a decayed tooth using pliers because he could no longer […]
Stonehaven Dental Practice Celebrates BDA Award
The team at a Stonehaven dental practice is celebrating after being recognised by the British Dental Association’s Good Practice Scheme. The Arduthie Dental Practice has been working towards the award for the last twelve months. The team has put in a lot of effort to ensure that the practice complies with the 100 set criteria […]
Manchester Dentists Treat Alcohol Report with Caution
A report suggesting that dentists should discuss alcohol consumption with patients had been greeted with caution by dentists in Manchester. The report, which was compiled by researchers at Cardiff University, suggests that dentists are in prime position to discuss alcohol abuse with patients and quiz patients about the amount of alcohol they drink because patients […]
Men More Likely to have Oral Cancer Viral Infection
An American study has revealed that men are more likely to have the HPV (human papilloma virus), which has been identified as a major risk factor for oral cancer. The Journal of the American Medical Association study revealed that of the 5,500 people assessed, around 10 percent of men had HPV, in comparison to just […]
