Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’
Waiting Time For Head And Neck Could Cost Lives, Experts Warn
Experts have warned that waiting times for head and neck cancer treatment could cost lives. The latest statistics from the Department of Health show that more than 1,250 patients with head and neck cancer had to wait longer than 3 weeks for treatment, which experts claim could jeopardise their chances of survival. Dr Nigel Carter […]
Hospital Admissions Related To Smoking Increase, Despite Fall In Number Of Smokers
A recent research study shows that more than 1.6 million people were admitted to hospital with illnesses related to smoking, even though the number of smokers in the UK has fallen. Of the 1.6 million people who were admitted to hospital, more than 10 per cent were cancer patients. The statistics from the Health and […]
New Survey Reveals Many Support Water Fluoridation
A new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that the majority of people in the UK support water fluoridation. The survey showed that almost 4 out of 5 people support water fluoridation with dental experts claiming that adding it can have a dramatic effect on standards of oral health. Dr […]
Sunny Days Good For The Soul And The Teeth
Britain has been bathed in sunshine for the last four weeks and as well as making the nation happy, the heat wave could have helped to boost oral health, according to experts. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that the recent heat wave could have helped to boost […]
Dental Problems Cost UK Businesses Millions
UK firms have lost millions of pounds over the last year as a result of employees taking time off work for dental problems. The British Dental Health Foundation, the UK’s leading dental charity, estimated that businesses lost around £36.6 million last year due to employees taking time off sick for dental woes. According to statistics, […]
Welsh People Snacking On Wrong Foods For Good Oral Health Survey Reveals
A survey has revealed that Welsh people have patchy knowledge when it comes to choosing foods that are good and bad for oral health. In a survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation, many people in Wales said that cheese was a bad snacking option and dried and fresh fruit were good options, which […]
British Dental Health Foundation Welcomes New Food Labelling System
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has welcomed a new food labelling system, which uses a traffic light code to inform people about the nutritional content of their meals and snacks. Public health minister, Anna Soubry, announced yesterday that a voluntary system of traffic light coding would be introduced to help […]
Douglas Encourages Oral Cancer Discussion
Michael Douglas’ controversial comments about the cause of oral cancer have encouraged people to discuss the disease and highlighted the fact that public awareness of oral cancer, one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, remains low. Just last week, Hollywood star, Douglas, commented that in his case, oral cancer could have been caused by […]
Welton Children All Smiles After Visit From Dental Hygienist
Children fromWeltonPrimary School, near Hull, were all smiles last week after receiving a visit from a local dental hygienist. Anushka McCann, from Brough Dental Studios in Welton Road, visited the school to talk to children about oral hygiene as part of National Smile Month. Anushka spent time with 6 and 7 year olds, talking to […]
Survey Shows That Brits Are Unaware Of The Implications Of Poor Oral Health
A recent survey has revealed that many Brits are unaware of the general health implications of poor oral health. New research has revealed that 90 per cent of people are unaware that poor oral health is linked to dementia, while 83 per cent admitted that they did not know that gum disease was linked to […]
