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Dental plaque could hold the key to healthier ready meals
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found that dental plaque contains a substance that tricks the brain into thinking that food is saltier than it is. This new information could hold the key to healthier ready meals, as manufacturers could reduce the salt content without affecting the taste. Compounds known as dextrans can be […]
Health bosses back apprenticeship schemes
Health bosses in the North East of England have pledged their support to a number of apprenticeship schemes. Last year, NHS North East provided more than 2 million pounds in financial support for apprenticeships in the area and this year, they are planning to back more than 500 schemes. The schemes are aimed at young […]
Kin Kora students set to miss out on dental care
Students from Kin Kora State School are set to miss out on dental care after the school rejected an offer of a free dental service from Queensland Health. Education Queensland Regional Director, Wayne Butler, said that the school did not currently meet the required safety standards and therefore would not be able to benefit from […]
Parents urged to start teeth cleaning in babyhood
Canadian dental experts are urging parents to focus on their baby’s oral health needs before they even develop their first tooth. Dr Sarah Hulland, a paediatric dentist and former President of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said that research had shown that babies acquire the bacteria associated with tooth decay and gum disease before […]
Peterborough County set to launch new mobile dental unit
Health chiefs in Peterborough County have revealed plans to launch a new mobile dental unit to provide dental care for residents in rural areas. Dr Rosana Pellizzari, medical officer from the Peterborough County-City Health Unit addressed the county council on Wednesday and outlined plans for the new dental service. A pilot programme will be launched […]
Amendment to Dental Act could bring more dental tourists to Malaysia
The Malaysian Government are in the latter stages of making an amendment to the Dental Act, which will help to attract more dental tourists to the country. The amendment will allow Malaysian dentists to advertise their services to attract foreign clients to Malaysia. Health Minister, Seri Liow Tiong, said that there was huge potential for […]
Patients struggling to find a dentist in Tunbridge Wells
None of the NHS dental practices in Tunbridge Wells are taking on new patients, it has been revealed. A reporter from local paper, The Courier, tried to book an appointment at over 30 practices in the area but was told that none of the Tunbridge Wells practices were taking on new patients at the moment. […]
Dental patients delaying treatment due to money worries
A survey conducted by the British Dental Association has revealed that many people are putting off going to see a dentist because they cannot afford treatment. The survey polled 251 dentists in England and the results showed that 68 percent of dentists had experienced patients deferring treatment due to money worries. 59 percent of dentists […]
Tooth decay becoming an epidemic in Saskatchewan
Dental experts in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan have warned against an epidemic of oral health problems, including tooth decay. Rates of decay amongst children have been steadily increasing since 1993. The percentage of children with cavities has increased from 20 percent in 1993-1994 to 27.5 percent in 2008-2009. Dr Gary Uswak, dean of the […]
Hope for new dental clinic in Caithness
Local people waiting for dental treatment have been given a glimpse of hope after health bosses revealed a new surgery could open in the Caithness area as soon as May. A new clinic is currently being fitted out at Dunbar Hospital and chiefs are hoping to recruit staff so that the four surgery unit can […]
