Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’

Poll Indicates More Trust In Dentists Than In Doctors

Poll Indicates More Trust In Dentists Than In Doctors

According to recent studies more people trust their dentist than their doctor. Research carried out by Bray Leino indicated that 83% of people had a very high level of trust in their dentist, which was even greater than the level of trust in their doctor. Of the 1,500 people surveyed, twice as many people value […]


Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer

Study Links Gum Disease To Increased Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer

A study published in the journal, Gut, has linked gum disease to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers believe that the bacteria associated with gum disease may contribute to increased risk of pancreatic cancer after a study revealed that one of the main bacterium involved in gum disease was linked to a 2-fold increase […]


BDTA Showcase To Donate £10,000 To Charity

BDTA Showcase To Donate £10,000 To Charity

The UK’s largest dental exhibition, the British Dental Trade Association Showcase, will donate a sum of up to £10,000 to charity, it has been confirmed. Organisers will be using a new E-ticket system to donate up to £10,000 to three different charities. Delegates will vote for their favourite charity when registering for the event online […]


British Dental Health Foundation Supports Traffic Light Food Labels

British Dental Health Foundation Supports Traffic Light Food Labels

The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) is supporting the introduction of ‘traffic light’ food labelling to allow nutritional values to become clearly visible. The BDHF is supporting the scheme, which was proposed by the British Heart Foundation and the Children’s Food Campaign and has urged the government to bring in a clear labelling system. This […]


Save Water and Teeth for National Smile Month, the BDHF Urges

Save Water and Teeth for National Smile Month, the BDHF Urges

It is National Smile Month during July 2012 and dentists have an opportunity to educate patients and prospective patients on how to enhance their smiles by improving oral health and the environment. This year’s oral health campaign promoted by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) is “Save Water Save Money” – aimed at promoting effective […]


Devon Dental Team Gets Behind National Smile Month Campaign

Devon Dental Team Gets Behind National Smile Month Campaign

A dental team from Devon has thrown itself into raising awareness for National Smile Month, which recently drew to a close. The team from Torrington Dental Practice visited a local family attraction and arranged a range of events during the campaign, which ran from May 20th to June 20th, in order to encourage patients and […]


Poor Oral Health is Damaging the Economy

Poor Oral Health is Damaging the Economy

Poor oral health is damaging the economy as a result of workers taking time off due to dental problems. According to figures, more than 2 million people in the UK have taken time off as a result of dental pain over the course of the last two years. Most dental problems are preventable, but this […]


Turbulent Economy Taking its Toll on Dental Care

Turbulent Economy Taking its Toll on Dental Care

The turbulent economy is taking its toll on dental care, with an alarming proportion of Brits delaying or cancelling dental appointments in order to save money. A recent survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, revealed that more than a third of adults are likely to delay dental appointments because they cannot afford […]


Spitting Tops List of BDHF Bad Habits Survey

Spitting Tops List of BDHF Bad Habits Survey

Spitting has topped a list of bad habits in a survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation for National Smile Month. The survey, which focused on people in the South East of England, was designed to determine the worst habits. A third of people listed spitting as the worst habit, with […]


Sheffield Dentists Celebrate National Smile Month

Sheffield Dentists Celebrate National Smile Month

Dentists in Sheffield are hosting events to celebrate National Smile Month and get kids involved in oral health. The annual campaign, which will run until the 20th June, is run by the British Dental Health Foundation and this year the charity is teaming up with Save Water Save Money to raise awareness of environmental issues, […]