Posts Tagged ‘dental problems’

New report highlights widespread dental problems in the US

New report highlights widespread dental problems in the US

A new report has highlighted widespread dental health problems in the US. Researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that a third of Americans are missing work as a result of dental pain or suffering from dental problems. It was also found that 40 percent of people aged between 50 and 64 don’t go […]


Health Visitors Urge Parents To Avoid Long-term Bottle And Dummy Use To Prevent Dental Health Problems

Health Visitors Urge Parents To Avoid Long-term Bottle And Dummy Use To Prevent Dental Health Problems

Health visitors in Scunthorpe are urging parents to avoid giving their babies dummies and bottles on a long-term basis in a bid to reduce the number of children affected by dental problems. A team of health visitors took time to talk to parents at Parkwood Children’s Centre recently with the aim of educating parents about […]


Doctors In Bolton Treating Dental Problems Due To Lack Of NHS Dental Places

Doctors In Bolton Treating Dental Problems Due To Lack Of NHS Dental Places

Doctors in Bolton have experienced an increase in the number of patients visiting them with dental problems; GPs claim that they are treating dental patients because many people do not have access to an NHS dentist. Members of staff at Deane Clinic on Horsefield Street conducted a survey, which revealed alarming results; of the 1,130 […]


Irish Study Proposes Link Between Low Folic Acid and Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP)

Irish Study Proposes Link Between Low Folic Acid and Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP)

A study is currently underway at the Trinity College, Dublin, named “The Growing in Ireland” and is supported by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The study aims to use data from 11,000 infants to firmly establish low folic acid as a cause of cleft lip and palate (CLP). Previously, the Cochrane Review has […]


Australian PM vows to tackle dental problems

Australian PM vows to tackle dental problems

The Australian Prime Minister has vowed to tackle dental health problems in this month’s Budget. Julia Gillard said she will confront dental problems and introduce measures to improve access to dental care across Australia. Gillard announced plans to create a bonus scheme for trainee dentists who complete their training in a public setting; trainee dentists […]


Oregon ‘tooth taxi’ to serve children in South County

Oregon ‘tooth taxi’ to serve children in South County

The ‘tooth taxi’, a mobile dental unit, which serves children across Oregon, will visit students in South County. The mobile unit will visit Seaside Heights Elementary School between March 29th and April 1st. The van will provide dental screenings on Tuesday and then treatment will be given to children who are diagnosed with dental problems. […]


Health trust donates dental unit to help orphans

Health trust donates dental unit to help orphans

Northumberland NHS Care Trust has donated an old mobile unit to help orphans in the Ukraine. The trust has donated the old medical unit to Mercy Trucks, a charity based in Hexham; the charity will now covert the mobile unit into a brand new dental van, before taking it over to the Ukraine. Volunteers at […]


Woman given £10,000 after dentist failed to spot dental problems

Woman given £10,000 after dentist failed to spot dental problems

A woman from Newcastle has been given £10,000 in compensation after her dentist failed to spot extensive dental problems. Victoria Walker visited her dentist in Newcastle for six monthly check-ups over a three year period and was never told that she had extensive dental health problems, including gum disease. Mrs Walker was only told about […]


Free Dentist Event Draws Record Crowd

Free Dentist Event Draws Record Crowd

An event held in Georgia to provide free dental care for a day has pulled in a record number of people seeking free treatment for their dental problems. Dentistry from the Heart events are held frequently across America, providing free dental treatment for one day only to less fortunate Americans that cannot afford regular dental […]


British Dental Trade association supports health campaign

British Dental Trade association supports health campaign

The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is supporting the government’s Change 4 Life health campaign. The BDTA will support the healthy living campaign by implementing a programme which is designed to encourage children to choose healthier treats in order to tackle the growing problems of obesity and dental decay. The new campaign will be launched […]