Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Experts Warn Against Secret Sugars
Experts have warned that people who believe they have a healthy diet may actually be consuming a large amount of sugar as a result of ‘secret sugars’. Most people are aware of the damage that too much fat or salt can do, yet experts are eager for more of us to monitor our sugar intake, […]
New Test could Allow Dentists to Diagnosis Oral Cancer in 20 Minutes
A new test could cut the time it takes to diagnose oral cancer dramatically, allowing dentists to diagnose the potentially deadly disease in just 20 minutes. The test, which involves the dentist taking cells from the patient’s mouth and using computer software to confirm a diagnosis, takes just 20 minutes, which is considerably quicker than […]
First Human to Use Plasma Brush Suffers No Harm
The first human to use a new dental tool-the plasma brush, did so unharmed this week. The device has been developed by the University of Southern California (USC), to break apart plaque and prepare teeth more effectively for filling treatment. The tool uses ions and electrons to weaken and remove the bond between plaque and […]
All Shops Must Hide Tobacco Products After New Legislation
New legislation is now in place to prohibit the displaying of tobacco products in UK shops. Shops and supermarkets must cover all cigarettes and tobacco based products from view, in an attempt to lower the number of young smokers viewing tobacco as an every day item and taking up the habit. This year saw a […]
Scientists Issue MRSA Warning for Dentures
Scientists have issued a warning that potentially lethal infections could be lurking on dentures and urged denture wearers to cleanse their dentures by microwaving them. A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association has revealed that false teeth could be hiding potentially life-threatening bugs, including MRSA. The study also found that putting […]
American Teenager becomes YouTube Sensation Following Dental Surgery
An American teenager has become a YouTube sensation after she was filmed coming round from anaesthesia following dental surgery. After having wisdom teeth removed, the teenage girl from Harrisburg, North Carolina, managed to convince herself that she was a wizard who attended Hogwarts School. The girl’s mother captured the footage on camera, with the girl […]
South Yorkshire Doctor Joins African Dental and Medical Mission
An anaesthetist from South Yorkshire has joined a mission of mercy in Africa to help thousands of people living in some of the world’s poorest countries. Alan Kershaw, an anaesthetist at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust, has boarded the Africa Mercy, the largest hospital ship in the world, to provide dental and medical care to the […]
Irish Dentists Urge Parents to Bring Children for Early Check-ups
Irish dentists are urging parents to bring their children for regular check-ups from the age of twelve months, despite the fact that public screening does not commence until the age of seven. According to statistics, over half of five year olds suffer from tooth decay; however, the public dental screening programme does not come into […]
Northern Ireland Dentist goes for Gold in London 2012 Olympics
A Northern Ireland dentist is set to go for gold in the 2012 London Olympics. Wendy Houvenaghel, 37, will be competing in the 3km individual pursuit cycling event and isn’t a stranger to awards, after winning silver in Beijing, coming second to her British team-mate Rebecca Romero. For the time being she has set down […]
Dental Tattoo could Flag Up Early Warning for Tooth Decay
Scientists in America are developing a new tooth tattoo, which could flag up extremely early signs of decay. The tattoo, which is grapheme-based, comprises a chemical sensor, which is able to identify early warning signs of decay and convey the information to dentist via wireless technology. Early detection and treatment prevents decay from spreading, reducing […]
