Posts Tagged ‘Dental health’
Dental health becomes part of election frenzy
Dental health has been thrown into the media spotlight following a call for better services by the Shadow Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. The Tory MP was in Reading yesterday and said that research in the area had suggested that dental health was a priority for many local people; Tory candidate Alok Sharma has been conducting […]
Healthcare reform bill will improve children’s dental care
Representatives from America’s biggest benefit provider, Delta Dental, have welcomed the passing of President Obama’s ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’. The bill will dramatically change the structure of dental care for children and will provide a much more level playing field in terms of accessing affordable oral health care. Delta Dental’s president, Kim Volk […]
Dental benefits an attractive perk for employees
Many employees feel happier and work more effectively when they are offered benefit packages that include dental and healthcare, according to a survey carried out by Simply Health. The survey showed a significant increase in the number of employees that thought that dental benefits improved morale; the figures rose from 51% in 2008 to 67% […]
New York lagging behind in dental care
New York is widely regarded as one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the world, but a recent study has shown that the younger residents of the Big Apple do not have access to an acceptable dental healthcare service. The study, which was conducted by the Pew Center on the States, was released […]
Recession causes tooth grinding
Dentists are suggesting that more people are grinding their teeth because of job insecurity caused by the recession. According to industry professionals more patients are complaining of crumbling or cracked teeth, splitting headaches, or eating problems than ever before. Many of people take painkillers to cope with the effects of bruxism, tooth grinding, but this […]
Tooth enamel indicator for radiation exposure
Boffins are trying to develop tools which use tooth enamel to test a person’s exposure to radiation. Scientists from Howard University’s (HU) College of Dentistry, Washington, want to develop the enamel testing technology so radiation levels can be tested after major emergencies, like bomb explosions have occurred. Exposure to radiation can create free radicals in […]
ADA appreciates dental assistants
The American Dental Association is urging dental assistants and their clinics to promote what they are doing for Dental Assistants Recognition Week. The week (DARW), which will be held from 7 to 13 March 2010, highlights the valuable contribution that dental assistants make to the industry. The theme of this year’s DARW is ‘One Team, […]
American Idol hopeful made to clean teeth
An American Idol contest has reportedly been forced to get her teeth professionally cleaned. Reports have suggested that Crystal Bowersox shone on the show not only because of her impressive performance but because of her shiney white chompers. The dreadlocked crooner reportedly now has more of a chance of staying in the competition now that […]
Dental nurse association founder dies
The founder member of the British Dental Nurses Association has died at the age of 89. Madeleine Lee, who was known as Bunty, suffered a fall before Christmas and had been recovering but died peacefully in her sleep. Lee, who worked for Dr Philip Grundy at a practice in Leyland in Lancashire during the Second […]
Most US states lack dental measures
A new study has revealed that most states in America lack policies which ensure access to preventative dentistry. Research by the Pew Center graded states on their dental health policies and found that only six received a grade A. The study suggested that even in these states there were still problems accessing dental care and […]
