Posts Tagged ‘brushing 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 […]
Many people failing to brush their teeth properly
Research has revealed that one in three British adults do not spend enough time brushing their teeth. The research, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, found that a third of UK adults do not spend the required two minutes, twice a day, brushing their teeth. Of the one thousand people that […]
Whitby dentists celebrate National Smile Month
Dentists at the new practice in Whitby have kicked off a series of events to celebrate National Smile Month. National Smile Month is being celebrated all over the UK and a series of events, activities and educational classes are taking place in order to spread the word about the importance of good oral health, teach […]
Hygienists target shoppers in a bid to improve dental health
Dental hygienists working for NHS Tayside visited a shopping centre yesterday to hand out toothbrushing kits to parents and children. The event, which took place at the Wellgate Centre in Dundee, was held to celebrate the Teeth 4 Life campaign, which is the theme of this year’s National Smile Month. The initiative is being run […]
Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health
Dentists have urged parents to take better care of their children’s teeth, following a survey that revealed that 97 percent of parents were unaware of the importance of taking their children to see the dentist within the first year of their life. The study, which was carried out by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, […]
Baby boomers prone to certain oral health issues
Although statistics have indicated that Canadians are living for longer and enjoying good dental health, certain oral health issues are rife amongst baby boomers. Now, people are living for longer and advances in dentistry and oral hygiene products mean that people are keeping their own teeth for longer; however, people that were born after World […]
Cavities more common in younger children
Dentists in Canada have reported a significant increase in the number of younger children with dental cavities. Research carried out five years ago indicated that cavities amongst children were becoming less common; however, dentists have indicated that they are seeing an increasing number of young children with cavities and tooth decay. Decay is falling amongst […]
Tap water could hold the key to good dental health
Drinking tap water could improve dental health, according to a report published in the General Dentistry journal. Tap water is an excellent source of fluoride for many people and the study found that patients would much rather drink tap water on a daily basis than visit their dentist. Fluoride is added to the water that […]
Survey indicates poor standards of oral health in India
The Consumer Usage and Attitudes Survey has revealed some shocking statistics relating to oral health in India. The survey, which was conducted by IMRB, was carried out across India with the aim of finding out about general standards of dental health and the nature of dental habits in the country. Amongst the most shocking of […]
Increasing number of children suffering with preventable illnesses
The number of children in the UK that are suffering from preventable health conditions has reached epidemic proportions, according to research carried out by the BBC. Staff at Alder Hay hospital, the busiest children’s hospital in the whole of Europe, treat around 200,000 patients each year; however, they have become increasingly concerned about the number […]
