Posts Tagged ‘dental public health’
New Study Suggests That Fluoridated Water Could Increase the Risk of Depression and Weight Gain
A new study has suggested that drinking fluoridated water can increase the risk of thyroid problems and contribute to depression and weight gain. Researchers from the University of Kent analysed data from 98 per cent of GP practices across England and found that cases of underactive thyroid were up to 30 per cent higher in […]
NHS Grampian Launches New Emergency Dental Awareness Campaign
NHS Grampian has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of emergency dental services provided by dentists in the region. The ‘Turn to your Dentist’ campaign was launched to inform people about the emergency dental services and advice available to them from dentists in the area; patients can seek advice from dentists even if they […]
BDA supports further proposals for dental health
The British Dental Association has welcomed government proposals for dental public health but representatives have urged the government to go even further to try and improve oral health across the UK. The BDA supports the proposals in the government’s white paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People, but wants ministers to take further measures to reduce rates […]
Cumbria host NHS dental pilot
New improvements to NHS dentistry will be piloted in Cumbria. Dental teams in the county will be increasing their preventative dental care provision in a bid to improve the oral health of local people. Some of these pilots will work to ensure that whole communities will receive advice on preventative oral health. As part of […]
