Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Indian Dental Schools Launch Education Camps for Children
Dental schools in India have launched educational camps to try and improve standards of oral health among schoolchildren. Awadh Dental College and NGO Educare have recently launched an oral health programme, which includes running dental camps in schools. Awadh Dental College organised a camp at the Carmel Junior College last weekend, with around 700 students […]
Dental Patients in Wales Waiting Too Long, Claims Liberal Democrat Leader
The leader of the Liberal Democrat Party in Wales has claimed that patients are waiting too long for treatment. Kirsty Williams was speaking at first minister’s questions on the 27th March when she made the statement. She highlighted several problems facing dental patients in Wales, including the fact that many people are struggling to register […]
Hygienists Join Forces to Campaign for Greater Involvement in Dental Access
Dental hygienists and therapists have joined forces to launch a new group to campaign for greater involvement in the future of dental access for patients. The Direct Access Action Group is planning to encourage other hygienists and dental therapists to support the campaign, which is focused on enabling hygienists to access patients directly. The Office […]
Untreated Gum Disease had Long-Term Implications for Health
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health diseases but it can be extremely dangerous, especially when left untreated. Gingivitis is an early form of gum disease and most people suffer from gingivitis at some point in their lives. Symptoms include swollen and sore gums and bleeding especially after brushing. Gingivitis is easily […]
New Hampshire Dentists Working to Improve Access to Dental Care
Dentists in New Hampshire have been working tirelessly to try and improve access to dental care. According to information released by the Pew Center on the States in 2011, New Hampshire exceeded five of the eight benchmarks for oral health and improvements have been made in the Medicaid system. Recently, the state enabled physicians to […]
New Hospital, Complete with Dental Unit, Set to Open in Bristol
After years of campaigning by local residents and extensive building work, a new hospital is set to open its doors to patients in Bristol. Residents in the south of the city have been campaigning for a hospital for decades and this Friday their wishes will be granted, when the South Bristol Community Hospital opens its […]
Exmouth Dental Practice to Restart NHS Services
A dental practice in Budleigh Salterton, near Exmouth, will restart NHS dental services, it has been confirmed. Last year Budleigh Salterton Dental Practice achieved training status but the foundation dentist had to leave the post after just three months as a result of illness. Sarah Olivelle, from the practice, confirmed that a new dentist will […]
New Oral Health Campaign Launched in Oman
A new campaign to promote good oral health has been launched in Oman. Dr Ali bin Ja’afar bin Mohammed, Adviser of the Ministry for Health Affairs, launched the campaign, which will run from the 25th March until the 31st March at an event at the Health Sciences Institute in Al Wattiyah on Saturday 24th March. […]
Brush Your Teeth to Boost Heart Health
Experts have warned that poor oral health could contribute to a host of heart problems and urged people to brush on a regular basis to keep heart problems at bay. Scientists claim that bacteria from the mouth can travel to other parts of the body via the bloodstream, increasing the risk of inflammation and clotting […]
Student Dentists Preparing to Start Work at New Bristol Dental Unit
Student dentists are preparing to start work at a brand new dental unit at the South Bristol Community Hospital. The community dental unit will transfer from Bristol Dental Hospital to the new hospital in April and students in their fourth and final years will be providing basic dental services for local residents. Students have already […]
