Posts Tagged ‘general health’

Manchester United players to undergo dental checks as part of pre-season preparations

Manchester United players to undergo dental checks as part of pre-season preparations

Manchester United players will undergo dental checks next month as they prepare to start the new season. After a disappointing end to the 2018/2019 season, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to build on the positives of the start of his reign and build a new team, which will be capable of challenging for the […]


Dentists to take Larger Role in Patients’ Health

Dentists to take Larger Role in Patients’ Health

A regular dental appointment at your local dentist’s practice generally involves a check-up on your dental health in order to find any possible cavities or gum diseases, and may include further appointments if it is decided you have a problem and need additional work to be done. But now dentists are being urged to take […]


Your mouth and body go hand in hand

Your mouth and body go hand in hand

Maintaining good oral health is vital to the general wellbeing of the body, a proportion of experts say. Cindy Fletcher, executive director of the British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association, said: ‘All the research reinforces that there is a direct link between the health of your mouth and the health of the rest of your body. […]


Oral health a cause for concern in Brunei

Oral health a cause for concern in Brunei

Figures have suggested that rates of decay in children in Brunei are amongst the highest in Asia. Studies which involved children aged between 6 and 12 years old showed that rates of decay were extremely high, with an average 12 year old suffering decay in 5 of their adult teeth. The figures also showed that […]


Mercury debate resurfaces in the USA

Mercury debate resurfaces in the USA

The long-debated subject of the safety of mercury fillings has resurfaced in several areas in the USA and the US Food and Drug Administration is now conducting further investigations into amalgam fillings. Mercury fillings have been used for hundreds of years; however, they are becoming less common, as an increasing number of people choose to […]


Routine dental check-ups could save lives

Routine dental check-ups could save lives

Most people view their routine check-up as an annual half hour appointment, but research is consistently suggesting that dental check-ups are extremely important for good general health. A routine dental check-up promotes good oral health, by allowing dentists to keep an eye on existing or developing conditions and enabling them to identify early warning signs […]


Survey shows lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK

Survey shows lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK

A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed a ‘staggering’ lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK. Over one thousand people participated in the survey, which was carried out as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month; the results showed that a very small proportion of people were actually aware […]


High school students benefitting from free dental care

High school students benefitting from free dental care

High school students from Buena Vista High School in Michigan received free dental care as part of an event to raise awareness of oral health. The event was organised by nursing students from the Saginaw Valley State University; the students visit the school every six months to offer treatment to students and talk to them […]


Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people

Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people

The Delta Dental Foundation of New Jersey has announced that it will launch a campaign to improve standards of oral health amongst seniors. Representatives from the foundation have recorded video and audio messages, which will be played on television channels and radio stations to educate older people about the importance of good oral health. Older […]


New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva

New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva

Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California has examined the relationship relating to oral and general health and the probability of HIV transmission through saliva. A study carried out by Mahvash Navazesh and her colleagues from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the University of […]