Posts Tagged ‘brushing teeth’
Experts Offer Oral Health Tips After Worrying Survey Results
Dental experts have offered oral health tips following the publication of worrying survey results. Research shows that only 40 per cent of UK adults brush their teeth properly everyday and more than 36,000 children under the age of 16 years old go to hospital to have their teeth extracted as a result of decay every […]
York Dentist Delighted With Success Of Teeth Cleaning App
A dentist from York who launched a new Smartphone app to encourage people to brush their teeth for the recommended time is delighted with the success of the project. Ben Underwood, from Clifton Moor, created the Brush DJ app to help people to brush for the recommended time of two minutes; the app plays songs […]
Cubs Get a Lesson in Oral Health
First Bookham Oak Pack Cubs were given an important lesson in oral health by dental nurse, Trudie Dawson last week. The cubs were invited to attend an informal and fun educational session about issues related to oral health, including healthy eating, dental check-ups and oral hygiene to help instil good habits and warn the boys […]
Dental problems contributing to more hospital admissions than asthma
Recent research has revealed that dental decay is putting more children in hospital than asthma in regional Australia. The research report, which was compiled by representatives from the Melbourne Dental School, the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, Barnardo’s Australia and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, shows that children in regional Australia have much lower standards […]
Dental experts warn against home whitening treatments
Dental experts have warned against home teeth whitening treatments, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Experts have urged members of the public to avoid home whitening treatments, which are often recommended by people with no dental training on internet sites; many sites suggest using home treatments containing ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ash […]
Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people
The Delta Dental Foundation of New Jersey has announced that it will launch a campaign to improve standards of oral health amongst seniors. Representatives from the foundation have recorded video and audio messages, which will be played on television channels and radio stations to educate older people about the importance of good oral health. Older […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bangalore dentists encourage parents to look after their children’s teeth
Dentists working in Bangalore have appealed to parents to take care of their children’s teeth. Dentists are worried about standards of oral health amongst the city’s children, as a large proportion of children have untreated dental decay and gum problems. Despite numerous warnings and campaigns, dentists feel that the message is not getting through to […]
