Posts Tagged ‘bruxism ’
UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists
New government legislation is currently addressing an “autism strategy” for a welcoming society that allows people with autism to access needed services to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. These changes come in light of measures demanded by the National Autistic Society and lobbyists. The bill places a legal duty on councils and NHS services, including […]
Oct 2010 Dental Clinic Open Days for Bruxism also Raise Funds for Veterans
People suffering from tooth clenching and grinding are invited to attend open days at dental clinics across the UK as part of the Bruxism Awareness Week held between 25 to 31 October 2010. The campaign, organised by S4S (UK) Ltd, aims to give suffers of bruxism opportunities to discuss their experiences and needs with dental […]
Will British dentists keep up with the teeth grinding habit?
With local news all over Britain keeping a close eye on recession fluctuating criteria like interest rates, GDP, manufacturing, unemployment, jobs and inflation, and as people feel the financial pinch, teeth clenching is on the rise. A study by the British Dental Association (BDA) recently reports that dentists throughout the UK have seen a rise […]
Being a high-flier could damage your health
People that work in high pressure environments and those that work long and antisocial hours could be at risk of developing a number of health conditions, according to researchers. Professionals that devote the majority their time to work, are eager to succeed and are highly ambitious often have a type A personality, which, according to […]
Electric shocks to end tooth-grinding
Scientists claim that they can cure teeth-grinding by administering an electric shock to a person’s temples. Danish researchers said that the shock, which is delivered by an iPod-sized device, can reduce tooth-grinding or bruxism by 50% within the first three week of treatment and by 80% after eight weeks. Bruxism affects one in four adults […]
