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Older people keeping teeth for longer
Research has revealed that older people are keeping their original set of teeth for longer than ever before. The study, which was carried out by The Pennsylvania Dental Association, found that the percentage of Americans aged over 65 who had lost all their teeth fell to 26 percent in 2007; this was a 1.6 percent […]
Daily brushing could save your life
A study has revealed that brushing teeth twice daily could ward off a heart attack. The link between gum disease and heart disease has recently been confirmed in numerous research studies, but this is the only project to link a healthy heart directly with daily teeth cleaning. The study discovered people who brush their teeth […]
Fad diets could harm oral health
The sponsors of National Smile Month, Oral B, have carried out a survey in conjunction with the British Dental Health Foundation, which has revealed some shocking facts about our oral hygiene and dietary habits. The survey revealed that a third of UK adults do not spend the required amount of time brushing their teeth each […]
Osteoporosis drug many have negative impact on oral health
Researchers in America have warned patients about the potential effects of taking the osteoporosis drugs, biophosphonates. Researchers have revealed that there is between a 3 and 12 percent chance of damage to the jaw joint when taking biophosphonates; it is important that patients are aware of the risk and tell their dentists that they are […]
New surgery will fill gap in NHS provision in Winchester
NHS Hampshire has announced that a new contract worth 1.1 million pounds per year has been given to Iosis Clinic Limited. Iosis Clinic Limited will now open and run a new dental practice in Winchester; the new surgery is set to open in autumn and will cater for around 9,500 patients in the local area. […]
Councillors worry after town left without dental services
Councillors and county representatives have raised concerns after residents of the Welsh town, Newcastle Emyln were left without any dental services. An interim service was being managed by a practice in Cardigan; however, this has been stopped due to problems with recruitment; as a consequence, the town of Newcastle Emlyn has been left without any […]
Researchers reveal new tissue regeneration technique
A team of researchers has revealed a study, which may have found the answer to replacing lost adult teeth. Many people lose teeth, either as a result of severe decay or following an accident or injury. Although there are options available to replace lost teeth, there is nothing like having an original set of teeth […]
Durham hosts educational event to encourage good oral health
An educational event will take place in the city next week to celebrate National Smile Month. The informative session is designed to teach parents and children about the importance of oral health and oral hygiene and will take place at the Sure Start centre on Wickham Street. The session will be packed with information, advice […]
Lib Dems raise concerns over access to NHS dentists in Scotland
The Liberal Democrat party has raised concerns over the varying numbers of NHS dental patients across Scotland. The alarm was raised following the release of figures, which indicated huge differences between the percentages of people who were registered with an NHS dentist in different parts of the country; the total percentage of people who were […]
Older people urged to take care of their teeth and gums
Oral health is extremely important for everyone; however, research has shown that it is particularly important for older people. Older people are at a higher risk of developing serious oral health conditions and studies have shown that many people over the age of 65 start to pay less attention to their oral health and stop […]
