Posts Tagged ‘gums’
Study shows Xylitol reduces Cavities in Babies
A new study has found that Xylitol can reduce the number of cavities in babies and the research suggests that mothers can prevent their child from developing cavities by wiping their gums with Xylitol wipes. Speaking at the International Association of Dental Research, Ling Zhan, assistant professor of dentistry at the University of San Francisco, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new programme is to make US oral health control a top concern
A new strategic programme has been launched in the United States to help monitor and control the rising levels of periodontal disease. The initiative was created through a partnership between the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health (CDC DOH), and is part of a […]
Bolton pushes for better oral health for children
Health executives and professionals are pushing to improve the standard of oral health amongst children in Bolton. The drive comes in the light of worrying figures that confirmed poor standards of oral health amongst children in the borough; the statistics shows that the average five year old in Bolton has 2.5 missing, filled or decayed […]
Don’t hold back important details
It has for a long time been perceived that visiting the dentist is greatly different to seeing your doctor. After all, teeth are a completely different matter to that of general health; however, Dr Jonathan M. Payne has put shame to such views by stating that a trip to the dentist should be taken as […]
Jacksonville dentists offer free dental care to local people
A small group of Jacksonville dentists offered their services for free in a special two day clinic, which was set up to help local residents. The dental fair, which has now become an annual event, has proved a great success in the past and this year was no different, with dentists treating more than two […]
Dentists urge parents to encourage good oral hygiene habits
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to encourage their children to adopt good oral hygiene habits from a very young age. Some dentists have even suggested parents start to tend to their children’s oral health before they even develop teeth; parents can use gauze wipes to cleanse their baby’s gums before they develop teeth and then […]
