Posts Tagged ‘Health’

London dentist highlights the devastating dental impact of cocaine abuse

London dentist highlights the devastating dental impact of cocaine abuse

Cocaine use has doubled in the last five years in the UK, according to recent statistics. While many people may be familiar with pictures of damaged nostrils due to cocaine abuse, the dental impact of using the class A drug are less well-known.  London dentist, Dr Richard Marques, explained that most people are completely unaware […]


Did you know that a trip to the dentist could save your life?

Did you know that a trip to the dentist could save your life?

Many of us approach the dental clinic with extreme caution. It’s very common to experience anxiety when sitting in a waiting room listening to the whirring noise of the dreaded drill, but most of us would endure 5 minutes in the chair if we knew it could save our lives. If you haven’t been to […]


Health bosses and council members launch ground-breaking new public health plan in Manchester

Health bosses and council members launch ground-breaking new public health plan in Manchester

Health bosses and council members in Manchester have launched a new public health plan, which aims to bring down the rates of childhood decay, encourage more people to stop smoking, and tackle the growing problem of obesity in the city. This is the first campaign of its kind in the UK, and bosses are hoping […]


Leading dentists reveal the grizzly truth about neglecting teeth cleaning

Leading dentists reveal the grizzly truth about neglecting teeth cleaning

A clutch of dentists has contributed to an article warning patients what happens when you neglect to brush your teeth. Dr Ken Harris, Dr Sameer Patel and Dr Adam Thorne have shed light on the grizzly truth about what happens to your teeth when you don’t brush them frequently. Dentists recommend twice-daily brushing, but many […]


Syrian Dentist is Bringing Smiles to Somalia

Syrian Dentist is Bringing Smiles to Somalia

Syrian dentist is bringing smiles to Somalia A Syrian dentist who fled the atrocities in Aleppo is bringing smiles to the people of Somalia. Known as Hosam, the experienced dentist stumbled upon a move to Somalia after conducting a Google search. He decided to travel to Mogadishu, the Somali capital after it popped up in […]


Mydentist research makes difficult reading for Hebburn residents

Mydentist research makes difficult reading for Hebburn residents

New research released by one of the UK’s leading dental providers, mydentist, has revealed that residents in Hebburn are more likely to lose more teeth than average. New figures show that standards of oral health are below average in the area. The extraction rate in Hebburn is 19.18 per 100 people compared to a national […]


Number of dentists declining in Israel

Number of dentists declining in Israel

The ratio of dentists to patients in Israel is decreasing, according to figures published by the Health Ministry. The figures reflect a national trend across all medical fields, including doctors, dental technicians, nurses, pharmacists and medical laboratory technicians. The statistics published in the recent report show an increase in the number of patients covered by […]


Dental supplies bound for Haiti

Dental supplies bound for Haiti

A new shipment of dental supplies has been sent to Haiti in conjunction with the Oral Health of Haiti Coalition (OHOH). The shipment, which was sent last week, is a sign that oral health is finally being recognised as an important aspect of general health and well-being. Since the earthquake hit Haiti on January 12th, […]