Posts Tagged ‘decay’
Committee raises concerns over dental strategy
A committee set up to oversee dental services on the Isle of Man has raised concerns over oral health strategy on the island. The Department of Health began a five year consultation on oral health services in September last year and a draft strategy revealed that standards of oral health were amongst the worst in […]
Dental decay rates increase amongst children in Australia
A new report has revealed that dental decay rates are rising amongst children in Australia. The study, which was conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, analysed data from children aged six and twelve. The results of the study showed that rates of tooth decay are on the increase and this is unsurprising, […]
CarieScan seals new disruption deals
Dundee-based company, CarieScan, has sealed new distribution deals in Australia, South Africa and South East Asia. The company, which is part of 3D Diagnostic Imaging, has already closed deals in Canada and America, Europe and Japan, has now successfully agreed distribution deals with Ivoclar Vivadent in Australia, Inter-Africa Dental in South Africa and Acumed in […]
1 in 3 Five Year Olds in Birmingham have Tooth Decay
Figures have revealed that a third of children under the age of 5 in Birmingham have decayed or missing teeth. Statistics have also shown that the number of people visiting a dentist in the city has decreased significantly and obesity rates amongst children are on the rise. Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust has been using giant […]
