Posts Tagged ‘dental experts’
Dental experts encourage parents to offer young children vegetables instead of fruit pouches
Experts from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health are urging parents of young children to offer them vegetables instead of pre-packed, ready-made fruit pouches and jars. The body warned that some fruit flavoured products that are aimed at babies and toddlers contain a lot of added sugars, as well as natural sugars that […]
Dental experts issue health warning over new tongue splitting trend
Dental experts have issued a warning over the safety of a new trend known as tongue splitting. Tattoos and piercings have soared in popularity in recent years, but a new body modification trend is emerging. Tongue splitting involves altering the shape of the tongue to create a reptilian aesthetic. In light of the rise in […]
Swansea Bay dental professionals express concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck
Dental professionals from Swansea Bay have expressed concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck advertising campaign. Nurses believe the truck, which is synonymous with Christmas, is encouraging children to drink more fizzy drinks over the festive period. Dental nurse, Mandy Silva and public health visitor, Jane O’Kane, from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health […]
New Zealand Dentists Angered By City Council Leaflet
Dental experts in New Zealand have been left frustrated and angry by information given out to the public by Hamilton City Council. Experts have accused the city council of providing the public with misleading information about fluoridation. Fluoride was removed from the city’s water supplies in June, despite opposition from the Ministry of Health. Dental […]
Dentists offering free screening as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A team of dental experts are visiting South Tyneside to provide patients with free screening for oral cancer. The initiative is part of the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which is being run by the British Dental Health Foundation to try and raise awareness about oral cancer and encourage people to keep an eye […]
British patients warned off DIY whitening treatments
Dental experts in the UK have warned patients against the potential dangers associated with DIY tooth whitening kits. Earlier this week Dr Andrew Eder warned against the possible long-term implications of using home treatments, including baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and salt and encouraged people to stick to professional treatments and approved whitening products. Dr Eder […]
Dental experts warn against home whitening treatments
Dental experts have warned against home teeth whitening treatments, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Experts have urged members of the public to avoid home whitening treatments, which are often recommended by people with no dental training on internet sites; many sites suggest using home treatments containing ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ash […]
Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health
Dental experts in Jamaica have urged members of the public to take better care of their teeth and gums. Dr Irving McKenzie, Director of Dental Health Services in the Ministry of Health, said that it was important for people to realise the importance of good oral health. Gum disease and tooth decay are common health […]
National Oral Health Week celebrated in Taiwan
Dental experts across Taiwan have joined forces to promote good oral health as part of National Oral Health Week. The campaign was launched to try and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to care for their teeth and gums and raise awareness of the possible dangers associated with poor oral health. Dentists were eager […]
East Tennessee dentists set to merge
Two dental practices are set to merge to create the only dental practice in East Tennessee with two accredited members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Ruth Bailey, a Knoxville dentist who has practised for 25 years and has recently assumed charge of the Tennessee Board of Dentistry will now work alongside Dr […]
