Posts Tagged ‘Dental health problems’

Union County dental outreach initiative to be expanded following $3 million donation from local family

Union County dental outreach initiative to be expanded following $3 million donation from local family

A dental outreach initiative, which is designed to improve standards of oral health among Union County’s children, is set to be expanded after a local family made a donation worth $3 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Bob Brown and his family have supported the hospital over a period of time, and their generous donation will […]


Yorkshire street dentists provide care for the homeless

Yorkshire street dentists provide care for the homeless

A group of Yorkshire dentists is bringing smiles to people on the streets by providing free dental care. Nafiza Jamil is a member of a team of dentists based in the Leeds area, which is providing care to homeless people who have no hope of getting a dental appointment. When you’re struggling to keep a […]


Growing Number Of Patients Seeing Their GP For Dental Problems

Growing Number Of Patients Seeing Their GP For Dental Problems

A poll has revealed that GPs are seeing more and more patients with dental problems. According to a recent survey conducted by ComRes, 87 per cent of GPs felt under pressure to deal with dental health problems, as a growing number of patients are seeing their doctor, rather than their dentist, for issues such as […]


Dentist Nominated For Scottish Health Award After Easing Disabled Son’s Pain

Dentist Nominated For Scottish Health Award After Easing Disabled Son’s Pain

A dentist has been nominated for a Scottish Health Award after helping to ease a family’s disabled son’s dental agony. Caroline and Peter Kelbrick nominated dentist, Audrey McClymont for the award in recognition of the care she has given their son, Peter who has a number of serious health conditions. Peter developed chickenpox when he […]


Avoid Dental Health Problems This Christmas

Avoid Dental Health Problems This Christmas

Christmas is around the corner and for many of us this can be a time where we feel more inclined to eat unhealthy foods and drink more alcohol and soft drinks than usual. It is therefore a time where our teeth and gums are put under more strain than normal, but there are a few […]


Study Links Mental Health Conditions to Increased Risk of Dental Problems

Study Links Mental Health Conditions to Increased Risk of Dental Problems

A study carried out in Australia has linked mental health disorders to an increased risk of dental problems. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland, found that people who suffer from severe mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are three times more likely to experience dental health problems […]


Struggle for dental practices in Ayrshire, despite record number of registrations

Struggle for dental practices in Ayrshire, despite record number of registrations

Figures released by the Scottish government have revealed that 13 percent of children in Ayrshire do not have access to NHS dental care. The figures show that there has been a significant increase in the number of registrations in Ayrshire but thousands of children aged between three and five are still struggling to see a […]


Hundreds queue for free dental clinic in Florida

Hundreds queue for free dental clinic in Florida

Hundreds of people lined up to try and get an appointment at a free dental clinic in New Port Richey in Florida. The clinic was held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart programme, which runs free dental clinics across the United States. The clinics are aimed to help people who would otherwise struggle […]


Concerning figures for oral health amongst poorest children in Scotland

Concerning figures for oral health amongst poorest children in Scotland

A recent survey has revealed that poor children are up to twice as likely to suffer from dental health problems as children from wealthy homes. The report, which was compiled in association with NHS Tayside and Dundee, showed that oral health has generally improved amongst children in Scotland; however, the poorest children are still suffering […]


Free dental clinic set to open in Vancouver

Free dental clinic set to open in Vancouver

A free dental clinic will open in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in the new year, it has been announced. The clinic will be opened by the First United Church and the University of British Columbia dental school; the clinic will be staffed by volunteer staff and students and care will be provided free of charge. The […]