Posts Tagged ‘dental decay’
Plymouth Dental Students Visit Local Children to Talk About Healthy Eating
A group of Plymouth dental students visited local children to talk to them about healthy eating and how important a good diet is for healthy teeth and gums. Year 2 students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry visited toddlers and their parents at Sure Start to talk to them about the impact of diet […]
Leading Dental Expert Claims Mouthwash and Expensive Brushes are a Waste of Time
A leading dental expert has urged the public not to waste their money on expensive toothbrushes or mouthwash. Paul Batchelor, a senior lecturer at the public health department at University College London, said that brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste was the best way to protect against dental decay and gum disease. Writing in the […]
Council Chiefs Weigh Up New Measures to Tackle “Appalling” Rates of Tooth Decay in Southampton
Council chiefs in Southampton are considering a wave of new measures to try and reduce rates of decay among the city’s children. The most recent statistics from Public Health England show that around 10.5 per cent of 3 year olds in the city have signs of dental decay, and health chiefs are planning to roll […]
NICE Recommends Supervised Tooth Brushing At School
NICE, the body, which makes recommendations for health care and policy guidelines in England and Wales, has called for supervised brushing programmes in schools and nurseries to reduce the prevalence of decay among young children. The latest NHS statistics show that more than 10 per cent of 3 year olds have signs of dental decay, […]
British Dental Health Foundation Highlights Neglect As Cause of Alarming Rates of Decay Among Children
The UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has suggested that child neglect is a major cause of the alarming rates of child dental issues. The allegation comes after it was revealed that almost 500 children are being admitted for hospital treatment for dental conditions every week in the UK. Figures from the […]
Woodford Bridge Dental Practice Launches Kids Club To Combat Decay
A dental practice in Woodford Bridge has launched a kids club to try and combat high rates of dental decay in the area. The Bluebell Dental Practice held its first kids club meeting on Saturday 1st February and plans to host the Saturday Kidz Club on a regular basis. The practice decided to act after […]
Scientists Discover the Real Causes of Dental Decay
Scientists from the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Dundee and Newcastle are currently involved in a new dental study. The recent study aims to look at the main causes of tooth decay, amongst young children in particular. Over fifty dental practices have signed up to the study, which includes 1,400 children in order to combat tooth […]
Laser Technology Provides Alternative to Painful Gum Disease Treatments
Laser technology is becoming increasingly commonplace in medical and dental surgeries across the UK and now, it is helping to provide a painless and accurate alternative to traditional treatments for gum disease. Usually, gum disease treatment requires a series of trips to the dentist for invasive procedures. However, the US Food and Drug Administration and […]
New Zealand Dentists Back Labour Fluoridation Plans
A group of dentists have backed plans for fluoridation released by the Labour Party in New Zealand. The Labour Party released a statement earlier this week, saying that ministers would order an independent inquiry into fluoridation in the country if the party was elected in the next election. The inquiry would serve as a stepping-stone […]
Saskatchewan Government Aims to Improve Oral Health Among Children
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to improve access to oral health services for children. Ministers are working to try and improve access to dental care in order to reduce rates of decay and improve standards of oral health among children in the area. There are also plans to improve oral healthcare for pregnant women and […]
