Posts Tagged ‘brushing teeth’
National Oral Health Survey conducted by New York College
A national oral health survey, in Grenada, has finally been completed by a forty-three member strong team from the New York University College of Dentistry. The team, also representing Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program, began the survey in January, which is the most comprehensive assessment of oral health in a Caribbean country ever. […]
Ignoring oral health could lead to fatal blood clotting
Numerous research studies have found a link between poor oral health and serious health conditions, including heart disease; however, the reason why not brushing the teeth causes heart attacks has been something of a mystery until now. New research by a scientist at Bristol University has found that bacteria in the mouth can escape into […]
Dental practice’s open day attracts plenty of visitors
A dental practice in South Shields attracted a large number of visitors after dentists revealed they were hosting a fairy-themed open day for children in the area. The South Tyneside Dental Group’s Westoe Road surgery hosted the event to teach children about the importance of brushing their teeth, visiting their dentist and eating healthy foods. […]
More seek mints as cure for bad breath
A new investigation suggests that more and more people in the UK are failing to address their issues of bad breath and are instead reaching for the nearest packet of mints. The report states that people in the UK are spending approximately 190 million pounds on mints each year in order to improve their oral […]
65 percent of children have tooth decay in Jordan
A survey has revealed that 65 percent of school-aged children have tooth decay in Jordan. The study, which was conducted by the Jordan Dental Association, involved 1,004 children from schools around Jordan. The survey also found that only 18 percent of children brushed their teeth properly and only 2 percent used dental floss. Other similar […]
American dentists in Wisconsin join forces to raise standards for low-income households
The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) held a “Mission of Mercy” volunteer dental event this past weekend at Sheboygan North High School. The event was set up to treat people suffering from dental pain and infection, and also to educate patients about oral and dental health. The dental needs of 2037 adults and children were successfully […]
Finnish patients forced to wait due to shortage of dentists
Patients in Finland are facing lengthy waiting lists as the shortage of dentists gets worse. In the coming years a large number of dentists are expected to retire in the country and waiting lists are set to increase in size as a result. In certain parts of the country, including the East, there is already […]
Sioux Falls gears up for visit of mobile dental unit
Children in Sioux Falls are preparing for a visit from the Ronald McDonald mobile dental unit. The mobile care unit will stay in the town for three days and children will be invited to visit the dental team for free dental care. The unit will offer treatment to children who have not visited the dentist […]
Yoghurt could help to reduce tooth decay amongst children
A recent research project has revealed that eating yoghurt could reduce tooth decay amongst children by up to 22 percent. The study, which was conducted by a Japanese research team, found that 3 year olds who eat yoghurt at least four times a week were up to 22 percent less likely to suffer from tooth […]
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 […]
