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BDA urge government to stick to new plans for dental commissioning
The British Dental Association has urged the Department of Health to stick to plans to establish a new national board to commission dental services. The BDA has made the plea in light of a suggestion from the House of Common’s Select Committee, which proposed new local commissioning authorities. John Milne, chairman of the BDA, said […]
Floss to keep lung conditions at bay
Dentists are urging patients to floss daily to keep lung conditions at bay. Good oral health has been linked to good general health but an increasing number of studies are now linking poor oral health to an increased risk of a host of serious medical issues, including heart disease, strokes and lung conditions such as […]
90 percent of Malaysians have cavities
A survey carried out by the Malaysian Health Authority has revealed that 9 out of 10 people suffer from cavities. President of the Malaysian Dental Health Association, Datuk, Dr How Kim Chuan, said that results of the survey were alarming and present a real risk to general health, as many studies have linked poor oral […]
University of Alberta launches new dental programme
The University of Alberta has teamed up with two care facilities in Edmonton to launch a dental hygiene programme, which will cater for patients. Representatives from the University of Alberta met with members of staff from local care facilities to discuss dental care for patients and five care centres expressed an interest in joining forces […]
Free dental examinations for Philadelphia children
Free dental examinations will be provided for around 100 children in Philadelphia, it has been announced. The free dental check-ups will be provided by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in conjunction with United Concordia Dental and the Cathedral of Praise Community Church. The free dental clinic, which will take place at the […]
Gum disease identified as major risk factor for strokes
A new study has suggested that gum disease is a more potent risk factor for strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for Dental Research exhibition in San Diego, show that gum disease carries almost as much risk as high blood pressure. High blood pressure and […]
Toronto votes in favour of fluoridation
The Toronto Board of Health has voted to continue adding fluoride to water supplies. Yesterday, the board voted unanimously in favour of water fluoridation; the city’s water supplies have been fluoridated since 1963 but recently there has been a great deal of debate around the subject of fluoridation in communities across the province. Dentists and […]
Study confirms link between HPV and oral cancer
An American study has confirmed that there is a strong link between HPV and oral cancer. In the past, risk factors, including a poor diet, smoking and regular drinking had been identified as major contributors to oral cancer, but researchers were baffled that rates of oral cancer were rising so rapidly, despite decreases in the […]
Shortage of dentists in Arkansas
Figures show that there is a severe shortage of dentists in Arkansas; Arkansas rates amongst the worst states in terms of the number of dentists per 100,000 patients. Dr Charles Cranford, from UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), said that the shortage of dentists was not helped by the fact that there is currently […]
Royal dental X-rays withdrawn from auction
A unique lot of dental X-rays has been withdrawn from auction. The lot, which contained dental X-rays of King George VI, his wife and their daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, was due to go under the hammer at an auction in Cirencester last week but the Royal family requested that the lot be withdrawn. The images […]
