Posts Tagged ‘children’s oral health’
Dental Visits Up In North Suffolk, But More Needs To Be Done
Health bosses have urged people in North Suffolk to register with an NHS dentist, despite recent figures suggesting an increase in patient numbers in the area. Figures from the Suffolk Primary Care Trust indicate an increase in the number of people seeing a dentist in the county, yet health bosses are still concerned that not […]
American Dental Center Reaching Out To Children in Need in Oman
The American Dental Center is reaching out to children in need in Oman to provide much-needed dental care. The centre opened its doors to children from the Child Care Centre in Seeb throughout April and May and dentists are hoping to continue the good work with the help of funding from local businesses and individuals […]
Supermarkets Criticised for Displaying Sweets at the Checkout
A number of the UK’s leading supermarkets have been criticised for making it difficult for parents to encourage healthy eating habits in children by displaying sweets and chocolate bars at checkouts. The Children’s Food Campaign said that Asda, Iceland and Morrisons were the worst offenders, but also criticised the Co-operative, Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco for […]
Australian Researchers Analysing the Link Between Bad Teeth and Junk Food
Researchers at the University of Queensland Children’s Nutrition Research Centre and School of Dentistry are investigating the link between bad teeth and junk food. Researchers are trying to determine whether children adapt their eating habits as a result of dental health problems. Sarah Officer, study leader, said that previous studies have analysed eating habits in […]
Indian Dental Schools Launch Education Camps for Children
Dental schools in India have launched educational camps to try and improve standards of oral health among schoolchildren. Awadh Dental College and NGO Educare have recently launched an oral health programme, which includes running dental camps in schools. Awadh Dental College organised a camp at the Carmel Junior College last weekend, with around 700 students […]
Mother and Child’s Oral Health Linked
Dental health and general health are intrinsically tied, which is then doubled in the case of mothers and their child’s dental health. A 2010 UCSF study examined the oral and dental health of several families, with findings revealing that if the mother suffered with tooth decay the risk of their child developing the condition was […]
Dentists Warn Against Bottled Water
Dentists in America have warned that choosing bottled water over tap water could be contributing to increased rates of tooth decay among children, due to the lack of fluoride in bottled water. Jonathan. D. Shenkin, spokesman on paediatric dentistry for the American Dental Association, said that it was important for children to have access to […]
Dental Website Launched to Help Kids in Hull
A new website has been launched by dentists in Hull to help local children learn how to look after their teeth and gums. The 543 Dental Centre in Anlaby Road, West Hull, has launched the interactive site to help children learn about oral hygiene and issues related to oral health. Chris Groombridge, managing director at […]
Fluoride Varnish Scheme Launched to Tackle Decay in Plymouth
A scheme to provide preventative fluoride varnish treatments for thousands of schoolchildren has been launched in deprived areas of Plymouth. The scheme will initially be rolled out in the poorest areas of the city and 17 primary schools are currently participating, with seven more joining the programme in September. The varnish treatment process is very […]
Cubs Get a Lesson in Oral Health
First Bookham Oak Pack Cubs were given an important lesson in oral health by dental nurse, Trudie Dawson last week. The cubs were invited to attend an informal and fun educational session about issues related to oral health, including healthy eating, dental check-ups and oral hygiene to help instil good habits and warn the boys […]
