Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
Fluoride good for long-term dental health
A study has found that children who have access to fluoridated water supplies enjoy better oral health in adulthood. The study, which was carried out by Matthew Neidell, from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, found that exposure to fluoride during the early years increased the likelihood of good oral health during […]
Elementary school to be provided with preventative dental treatment
Children attending the Springfield Elementary School, in Georgia, will be provided with preventative dental procedures. The programme, intended to be launched in September, is a joint project by the school, Oral Health America: National Sealant Alliance and the Georgia Oral Health Prevention Programme. The programme will provide cleaning, dental screening exams, fluoride treatment and dental […]
Mobile dental unit gives Rockingham residents something to smile about
A mobile dental unit will visit Rockingham Housing Society to provide dental care for local residents. The Friendly Neighbourhood Dental Van is set to visit the area on Tuesday and Wednesday and residents are invited to book appointments. The mobile unit started visiting Rockingham in 2002 after local dentist, Dr Gregory Abrams, realised that children […]
Dentists in Scotland take part in programme to boost children’s oral health
One hundred and fifty dentists are taking part in a new oral health programme, which is set to benefit hundreds of young children. The scheme, which is running across the Lothians, has been set up by NHS Lothian, in conjunction with the Scottish government and will ensure every child that is born in the area […]
Building underway at Michigan dental clinic
Construction has started on a new dental clinic in Hillsdale, Michigan. The new dental office, which will open in the St Joseph Community Health Agency offices in Care Drive will serve patients covered by Medicaid, Mi-Child and Delta Health Kids, as well as children from low income families. The clinic will employ nine members of […]
British Dental Trade association supports health campaign
The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is supporting the government’s Change 4 Life health campaign. The BDTA will support the healthy living campaign by implementing a programme which is designed to encourage children to choose healthier treats in order to tackle the growing problems of obesity and dental decay. The new campaign will be launched […]
Calgary dental hygienist travels to Kenya to help poor children
A dental hygienist from Calgary has travelled to Kenya to help children living in poverty. CoraMarie Clark, the founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation, journeyed to Nairobi to work alongside the Maasai Development Project. She arrived with 3,000 toothbrushes and worked alongside a volunteer dentist. The pair wanted to help children learn about oral […]
Seattle set for multi-million dollar paediatric dental centre
A brand new, multi-million dollar paediatric dental centre will open in the coming weeks in Magnuson Park, Seattle. The Center for Pediatric Dentistry will open its doors to patients on the 1st September. The new facility, which covers 28,000 square feet and cost around 21 million dollars, will provide care for thousands of children each […]
Unemployment leaves millions without dental insurance
Millions of people have been left without dental insurance after losing their jobs. Since the recession hit, unemployment has risen rapidly and consequently, millions of people have lost employment benefits, including medical and dental insurance. People across the USA have struggled over the course of the last three years, as businesses folded and companies let […]
HSE dental policy could harm children’s health
A dental cover body has warned against a dental policy approved by the Health Service Executive. Dental Protection, an agency which offers legal and indemnity advice to dental health practitioners, has condemned the HSE’s policy to avoid giving children routine fillings. The HSE has issued a memo urging dentists to avoid filling cavities in children’s […]
