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Burnley dentist hosts ‘toothbrush amnesty’
A Burnley dentist is hosting a ‘toothbrush amnesty’ in a bid to improve standards of oral health in the area. Chris Wood, from the Standish Street Dental Practice, is inviting people to bring their old toothbrushes and swap them for new ones; the event is being held to celebrate Colgate’s Oral Health Month. Oral Health […]
Health officials trying to improve oral health on the Isle of Man
The Department of Health are meeting to discuss ways to improve standards of oral health amongst children on the Isle of Wight. Standards of oral health are very low amongst young children; figures suggest that half of children under the age of 5 suffer from tooth decay. Tooth decay has been highlighted as a major […]
Oregon dental clinics given grants to help children
Two dental clinics in Oregon have been awarded grants to help fund children’s dental health programmes. The Mercy Foundation and the Umpqua Community Health Center (UCHC) have been awarded $200,000 to fund schemes which will focus on improving standards of oral health amongst young children. The grants have been given to the clinics by the […]
Dentists gearing up to turn Halloween into a celebration of oral health
Dentists across America are joining forces to turn Halloween into a holiday to celebrate oral health and help poor children. Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy is a national celebration, which is designed to collect money to help underprivileged children. The campaign, which is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson and Patterson Dental Supply, will involve […]
Welsh schoolchildren celebrate oral health
Schoolchildren across Wales are taking part in events and activities to celebrate the launch of a new national campaign to reduce the rate of tooth decay amongst children. The Designed To Smile campaign has been launched to teach children about oral hygiene and dental health with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of children […]
University research teams join forces to investigate dental erosion
Research teams from the University of Ulster and King’s College London have teamed up to carry out a pioneering study into the effects of drinking fizzy drinks. The project has been awarded £100,000 by the Leverhulme Trust and will be conducted over the course of the next two years. The study will investigate the relationship […]
1,700 NHS professionals axed in budget cuts
The Guardian has revealed that 1,700 members of NHS staff will be axed as part of government spending cuts. The Department of Health has not officially announced the job losses; however, it has been revealed that members of staff affected by the cuts were notified by post in June. Representatives from the DoH have refused […]
Florida dentists trying to raise standards of oral health
In light of worrying statistics relating to oral health amongst children, dentists and politicians in Florida are making efforts to improve children’s dental health. The Pew Center 2010 report revealed that Florida has one of the worst records for looking after children and vulnerable people. Figures from the State Oral Health Improvement Plan for Disadvantaged […]
Australian towns set to benefit from fluoridated water supplies
Five Australian towns will soon benefit from fluoridated water supplies, it has been announced. The New South Wales Health Department has announced plans to supply fluoridated water to residents of Warrumbungle Shire; so far tenders have been accepted for fluoride works in the towns of Baradine, Mendooran, Binnaway, Coolah and Coonabarabran. The announcement comes in […]
Charitable group keen to recruit more volunteer dentists
A dentist from Oakland County has joined forces with a human services agency to help provide free dental treatment for Michigan residents who are struggling to afford dental care. Dr Steve Wolf has teamed up with the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center to try and help thousands of people across the state that are on a low […]
