Posts Tagged ‘good oral health’

New study suggests gum disease could elevate Alzheimer’s risk

New study suggests gum disease could elevate Alzheimer’s risk

A new study suggests that gum disease could elevate the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The research, which has been published in the Science Advances journal, found that a specific strain of bacteria, P gingivalis, could have a part to play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen Dominy, lead author, said that past studies have […]


Worcestershire Community Dental Team Offers Advice to Recovering Alcoholics and Drug Addicts

Worcestershire Community Dental Team Offers Advice to Recovering Alcoholics and Drug Addicts

The community dental team from Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust hosted an informative session for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts on February 12th. The session, which was organised in conjunction with Pathways to Recovery, a service that supports people struggling with addiction. The aim was to educate people about the potential oral health impacts […]


Dentist Promotes Book That Claims Brushing Your Teeth Makes You Live Longer

Dentist Promotes Book That Claims Brushing Your Teeth Makes You Live Longer

Richard Guyver, a dentist and author from Hayling Island, claims that brushing your teeth can make you live longer. Mr Guyver has written a book entitled, Live Another 4,006 Days and Improve Your Health With Dental Medicine’, in which he describes how cleaning your teeth can help to prolong your life. The book is aimed […]


Experts Offer Oral Health Tips After Worrying Survey Results

Experts Offer Oral Health Tips After Worrying Survey Results

Dental experts have offered oral health tips following the publication of worrying survey results. Research shows that only 40 per cent of UK adults brush their teeth properly everyday and more than 36,000 children under the age of 16 years old go to hospital to have their teeth extracted as a result of decay every […]


Dentist Gives Kids a Lesson In Oral Hygiene

Dentist Gives Kids a Lesson In Oral Hygiene

Dentist Christine Parker, from Howardian Dental Practice, helped to spread the message about the importance of good oral health during a visit to Puddleducks Children’s Nursery in Sheriff Hutton. Christine spent time talking to children about how to brush their teeth and how to prevent gum disease and tooth decay and invited the youngsters to […]


Survey Reveals Singaporeans Have Good Oral Health Habits

Survey Reveals Singaporeans Have Good Oral Health Habits

A survey has revealed that Singaporeans have good oral health habits. A poll of 400 people revealed that eight out of ten people brush their teeth twice a day and 70 percent of people visit their dentist for a check-up every twelve months. The survey, which was conducted by The Nielsen Company, was commissioned by […]


Colgate Oral Health Month Will Take Place in September

Colgate Oral Health Month Will Take Place in September

Representatives from Colgate-Palmolive have confirmed that the Oral Health Month campaign will take place in September. The campaign is supported by the British Dental Association, along with industry experts and professionals, with the aim to raise awareness of oral health, encourage more people to get involved in oral health and adopt good oral hygiene habits. […]


Flossing: Not just for Removing Stuck Bits of Food

Flossing: Not just for Removing Stuck Bits of Food

While many of us floss, the primary goal of such as activity is to remove any frustratingly stuck bits of food, usually from in between the teeth following a meal, or after brushing teeth. This usually happens after realising that piece of chicken is still stuck in between your two front teeth, during a thorough […]


Sheffield Residents make the most of National Smile Month

Sheffield Residents make the most of National Smile Month

Residents in Sheffield have been actively encouraged to get involved in National Smile Month, a national campaign which is run by the British Dental Health Foundation to raise awareness of oral health and encourage people to look after their teeth and gums. Over the course of the last four weeks, oral health promotions teams and […]


Your Morning Cuppa could help Prevent Tooth Decay

Your Morning Cuppa could help Prevent Tooth Decay

According to a member of the Tea Advisory Panel, a morning cuppa could have health benefits, including antibacterial properties which reduce tooth decay. Dr Carrie Ruxton said that people have been aware of the antibacterial properties of tea for many years, but the properties have only recently been investigated scientifically. According to research studies reported […]