Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Dental Students can Save you Hundreds of Pounds
Dental surveys often suggest that cost is the main reason for putting off or cancelling dental appointments, but there are ways of cutting the cost of dental care and visiting dental students is one. Rebecca Enright, a 41 year old from Solihull has required a lengthy list of treatments over the past thirty years, but […]
Welsh Government Sets 100% Dental Access Target
The Welsh government has set an access target of 100% for dental patients after a survey revealed that only 37% of dental practices in Wales are accepting new patients. The figure was revealed by the Welsh Liberal Democrats earlier this week and research also showed that of the practices that are accepting new patients, 63% […]
Former Police Station to be Converted into a Dental Practice in Lancashire
Plans have been unveiled to turn a former police station in Barrowford, Lancashire, into a dental practice. The building, which was built in the 1800s, has been vacant for a decade, but recently, plans to convert the premises into a dental surgery were submitted. Councillors had previously raised concerns about the building, fearing that it […]
The Future Looks Bright for Australian Dental Chain
Daryl Holmes, the owner of the 1300 Smiles, is looking forward to expanding his business in the future and shows no signs of slowing down, despite having an estimated $90 million fortune. Holmes owns 23 practices but is not a typical millionaire and rather than spending his time on fancy holidays and golfing trips, Holmes […]
Chiswick Dentist Returns from Sierra Leone Mission
A dentist has returned to Chiswick after spending two weeks treating some of the world’s poorest people in Sierra Leone. Raffaella Gabassi, from White Dental and Cosmetic Rooms, spent two weeks providing much-needed dental care to thousands of people in Sierra Leone. During the first week, Raffaella worked at the Connaught Hospital, which provided a […]
Dental Hygiene Important for Good General Health
Most people are aware that brushing their teeth can help to keep oral health diseases at bay, however, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that brushing and flossing can also contribute to a healthy body and mind. Dental hygiene is vital for good oral health, but researchers from all over the world […]
South Tyneside Dentists Cut Waiting Times for Children
Health bosses have praised dentists in South Tyneside for successfully cutting waiting times for children. In 2009 youngsters in the area were faced with a lengthy wait for treatment, which in some cases, was up to three years for orthodontic services. Now, children are waiting up to four months for treatment. A review carried out […]
University Pediatric Dental Clinic to Open in Minnesota
A brand new pediatric dental clinic is set to open at the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry. The University of Minnesota Pediatric Dental Clinic will open on April 3rd, with the project made possible by Delta Dental of Minnesota. Talks about a pediatric dental clinic first started more than three years ago, however, building […]
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Loss
People who are overweight have a higher risk of losing their teeth as a result of their poor eating habits, a study has revealed. A Japanese research team studied the eating habits and oral health of 800 university graduates and discovered that people who were overweight or obese had a higher risk of gum disease […]
Rub Toothpaste onto the Teeth to Prevent Decay
Most people are aware that brushing the teeth helps to reduce the risk of decay, but researchers in Sweden have revealed that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth and gums during the day quadruples protection against decay. The research team, which is based at the University of Gothenburg, found that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth made […]
