Posts Tagged ‘good oral health’
Sparkle has the Smile Factor
National Smile Month 2011 is taking place between 15 May and 15 June under the tagline ‘Smile Factor’ and Sparkle Dental Boutique is helping to spread the message of good oral health in London by organising an event for National Smile Month. The campaign will focus on putting the smile back on peoples’ faces and […]
Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health
Dental experts in Jamaica have urged members of the public to take better care of their teeth and gums. Dr Irving McKenzie, Director of Dental Health Services in the Ministry of Health, said that it was important for people to realise the importance of good oral health. Gum disease and tooth decay are common health […]
Wolverine set to undergo dental treatment
Hughie the wolverine is set to undergo dental treatment in Winnipeg. Veterinarians are preparing to carry out root canal treatment on the wolverine after dental staff detected deterioration during treatment for another condition last month. The team at Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg then contacted Dr Colleen O’Morrow from the Birchwood Animal Hospital. Wolverines are […]
Dental care cuts risk of heart disease in older women
A new study has added to the evidence supporting oral health as an indicator of general health. The study, which has recently been published online and is due to be published in print in Health Economics in the near future, found that older women who attend regular dental appointments are a third less likely to […]
Regular dental check-ups could reduce risk of serious conditions by a third
Research has revealed that regular dental check-ups could reduce the risk of serious medical conditions by a third. A study conducted by a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, has confirmed a strong link between good oral health and good general health. The study focused on women and concluded that women who regularly […]
Shortage of dentists in Isle of Man
A shortage of dentists in the Isle of Man has forced the Department of Health to introduce a new priority care system. The new system will ensure that patients who actually need treatment are treated before those who are due to visit their dentist for a routine check-up. Patients who wish to arrange an appointment […]
New NHS dental practices to open in Reading
Two new NHS dental practices are set to open in Reading, it has been announced. NHS Berkshire West has revealed that two new practices will open in Earley and Pangbourne by the end of the year; plans to open a surgery in Finchampstead have also been revealed. Last year, new surgeries opened in Wokingham, Twyford […]
