Posts Tagged ‘Fluoridated water’
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 […]
Rates Of Decay Among Under 5’s Fall in East Lancashire
New figures have revealed that rates of tooth decay among under 5’s have fallen in six boroughs in East Lancashire. According to statistics from Public Health England, the number of children requiring hospital treatment for dental issues has also decreased. Improvements are particularly welcomed in Blackburn with Darwen, which was once the worst borough in […]
Public Health Chiefs Call For New Water Fluoridation Programme
Public Health England has called for a new water fluoridation programme to improve standards of dental health across the country. Currently, only 10 per cent of the population consumes fluoridated water and the advisory body recommends rolling out the scheme in a bid to combat tooth decay. Calls from Public Health England come after a […]
New Survey Reveals Many Support Water Fluoridation
A new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that the majority of people in the UK support water fluoridation. The survey showed that almost 4 out of 5 people support water fluoridation with dental experts claiming that adding it can have a dramatic effect on standards of oral health. Dr […]
Study Shows Fluoridation Reduces Risk Of Cavities
A study carried out by the Health Ministry’s community dental medicine department in Jerusalem has revealed that fluoridated water helps to reduce the risk of cavities. The survey, which was lead by Professor Harold Sgan-Cohen, revealed that fluoridated water reduced rates of decay considerably in 2011 and 2012. The survey involved more than 2,000 12 […]
Calgary City Council Confirms Fluoride Savings To Be Spent On Dental Programme
Calgary City Council has confirmed that $750,000 saved by the cessation of the water fluoridation scheme will be spent on a dental programme aimed at children living in poor areas. The funding will be given to the Alex Community Health Centre and Calgary Urban Project Society to provide dental care for impoverished children. The plans […]
Save Water and Teeth for National Smile Month, the BDHF Urges
It is National Smile Month during July 2012 and dentists have an opportunity to educate patients and prospective patients on how to enhance their smiles by improving oral health and the environment. This year’s oral health campaign promoted by the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) is “Save Water Save Money” – aimed at promoting effective […]
Dentists Warn Against Bottled Water
Dentists in America have warned that choosing bottled water over tap water could be contributing to increased rates of tooth decay among children, due to the lack of fluoride in bottled water. Jonathan. D. Shenkin, spokesman on paediatric dentistry for the American Dental Association, said that it was important for children to have access to […]
