Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
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 […]
No money for dental care for Ontario’s poor
Health ministers in Ontario have revealed that there is money available to help poorer people pay for dental treatment. Deb Matthews, Ontario’s health minister, says there are no resources available to help people struggling to afford dental treatment, despite making a promise three years ago to increase funding and introduce a plan to help those […]
Free clinic gives children something to smile about
A free clinic has given children a reason to smile in Jackson County. The clinic, which opened yesterday, welcomed children who would normally struggle to see a dentist because their parents can’t afford dental treatment and they don’t have insurance plans. The clinic was run by Barnes Family Dentistry and was supported by the Boys […]
Scottish children’s teeth simply the best
A study has shown that Scottish primary school children are enjoying better dental health than ever before. The study, which was conducted by the 2009 Dental Inspection Programme, found that levels of decay amongst children in primary seven were lower than ever. The results of the study showed that 64 percent of the participants had […]
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 […]
Durham hosts educational event to encourage good oral health
An educational event will take place in the city next week to celebrate National Smile Month. The informative session is designed to teach parents and children about the importance of oral health and oral hygiene and will take place at the Sure Start centre on Wickham Street. The session will be packed with information, advice […]
No punishments for sterilisation blunders
Nobody will be punished for two sterilisation blunders at a Queensland school, it has been revealed. Dr Adrian Nowitzke, the CEO if the Gold Coast Health District, has announced that nobody will be penalised following an investigation into the breaches of sterilisation, which occurred last September and November at a dental clinic at the Musgrave […]
Liverpool University scientists receive prestigious award
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have been given an award for their work on a new product designed to improve oral hygiene. Scientists from the university have been working on the Inspektor TC device for many months and have recently put the finishing touches to the device. The Inspektor TC instrument is a similar […]
California lagging behind in dental provision for children
The latest figures have revealed that dental health amongst children in California is amongst the worst in the country. The most recent research, which was carried out in 2007, showed that California lags behind with only Texas and Arizona further down in the ratings. The figures showed that by the age of 5, 28 percent […]
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 […]
