Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
South Woodford Dental Team Visits Local Kids For National Smile Month
Members of staff from Bright and White Dental Dental Spa,South Woodford, paid local children a visit this week to teach them how to brush their teeth properly in celebration of National Smile Month. Toddlers in South Woodford attending Woodford Green Pre School took part in interactive and educational sessions to learn how to clean their […]
Calgary Dentists Say Cavity Increase Due To Cessation Of Water Fluoridation
Dentists in Calgary claim that the increase in cavities among children over the last two years has been caused by the cessation of water fluoridation. Water fluoridation was stopped two years ago and dentists in the area claim that this was a huge mistake. Dr Sarah Hulland, the head of Alberta Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, […]
One To One Oral Health Sessions To Be Launched In Rochdale
Dental patients in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood are invited to attend free one-to-one oral health sessions as part of National Smile Month, which will run from 20th May to 20th June. The sessions will enable people to seek advice from dental professionals and discuss oral health issues, ways to prevent oral health problems and dental […]
Ambulatory Healthcare Services To Host Dental Health Workshops In Abu Dhabi
Ambulatory Healthcare Services, part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, has announced a series of workshops to educate parents about oral hygiene and healthy living for children. AHS will run a series of workshops to focus on health issues affecting children aged between 6 and 12 years old. The event will take place at […]
Tower Hamlets Kids Prepare For Medical And Dental Treatment At The Teddy Bear Hospital
Children from Tower Hamlets,London, have been preparing to have medical and dental treatment by visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital. The project is designed to reduce anxiety and prevent children from feeling nervous and scared when they go to the doctor or dentist or visit the hospital. The Teddy Bear Hospital scheme aims to show children […]
Dental Experts Issue Fruit Juice Warning To Parents
Dental experts have issued a warning to well-meaning parents, who are giving their children fruit juice on a regular basis. Fruit juice is branded as a healthy product, but it is acidic and often contains a large amount of sugar, which is a lethal combination for the teeth. The British Dental Association has urged parents […]
4 Out Of 10 Five Year Olds In Wales Have Decay
Recent figures have revealed that four out of ten five year old children in Wales have signs of tooth decay. The statistics, which were released by the Welsh government yesterday, show an improvement in rates of decay over the last five years; however, the rates are still high, with 40 per cent of children suffering […]
Guernsey Health Department Defends Dental Fees
Guernsey’s Health and Social Services Department has defended dental fees on the island, after the cost of dental treatment was criticised. Deputy Peter Sherbourne criticised the cost of dental treatment and said that the decision to close the school dental service on the island was wrong; he added that many people cannot afford to visit […]
Uk Children’s Dental Health Survey To Begin Autumn
A ten year dental health survey is set to begin in autumn; the Children’s Dental Health Survey will gather information about children’s oral health in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the next decade. The survey will involve more than 1,000 schools and 21,000 children and the findings will be used to shape the future […]
Research At Derby Dental Practice Could Provide The Key To Preventing Tooth Decay
Research carried out at a Derby dental practice could prevent thousands of children from developing tooth decay. Sixty children in Alfreton were treated with a new form of sealant before their adult teeth were fully erupted. The dental team believe this method is more effective as the tooth is exposed for longer and has a […]
