Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’

Why healthy eating is as important as brushing: Australian dentist shares tooth-friendly nutrition tips

Why healthy eating is as important as brushing: Australian dentist shares tooth-friendly nutrition tips

Have you ever wondered why you end up with cavities even though you’re incredibly diligent with your toothbrush or why people who don’t seem to spend hours flossing have filling-free teeth? If you’re eager to improve your dental health and you’re already doing a top job with your cleaning regime, making changes to your diet […]


Could Your Healthy Diet be Ruining Your Teeth?

Could Your Healthy Diet be Ruining Your Teeth?

Spring is here, and for many of us, this means it’s time to get healthy for summer. Although you may think that your new healthy diet is working wonders, your teeth may tell a different story. Some of the most popular healthy snacks and superfoods can actually be harmful for your teeth. Dr Sameer Patel […]


Newcastle pupil is all smiles after winning dental poster competition

Newcastle pupil is all smiles after winning dental poster competition

Eleven year old Newcastle pupil, Lakhveer Singh, has plenty to smile about after being crowned the winner of a dental poster competition. Lakhveer, who attends St Paul’s Church of England School in Elswick, beat off competition from hundreds of primary school children across the city, to take the title. His impressive poster, which was entitled […]


Dental Nurse Loses Half Her Body Weight Following Cruel Comedy Show Joke

Dental Nurse Loses Half Her Body Weight Following Cruel Comedy Show Joke

A dental nurse has lost half her body weight after she was singled out at a comedy show. 29 year old dental nurse Amy Gordon weighed 18 stone when she became the butt of a cruel joke while watching a comedian perform with a group of friends in 2012. The comedian was making jokes about […]


Highbury Trust Launches New Dental Initiative for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Highbury Trust Launches New Dental Initiative for Adults with Learning Disabilities

The Highbury Trust, which supports adults affected by learning disabilities in Plymouth, has launched a new dental initiative, which aims to improve standards of oral health. As part of the initiative, the trust will appoint dental ambassadors to help with educating others about oral health. This is the first project of its kind in the […]


Toothbus To Visit Southampton To Provide Free Dental Care For Students

Toothbus To Visit Southampton To Provide Free Dental Care For Students

A mobile dental unit, known as the Toothbus, will be stationed at Southampton University in the coming days to provide free dental care for students. The Toothbus will be parked at the university on Friday 23rd and Tuesday 27th May and students aged between 18 and 21 years old will be invited to take advantage […]


New Pro Oral Health Eating Campaign Laucnhed

New Pro Oral Health Eating Campaign Laucnhed

The Washington Dental Service Foundation has launched a new dental campaign to educate people about the impact of diet on oral health. The campaign is designed to educate people about healthy eating and oral health with an emphasis on the dangers of casual grazing and snacking. A press release from the organisation stated that snacking […]


Children’s dental health a cause for concern in parts of Wales

Children’s dental health a cause for concern in parts of Wales

Children’s dental health has emerged as a cause for concern after a survey revealed that children in poorer areas of the country are experiencing oral health problems. The Welsh Health Survey showed that there was a considerable difference between local authority areas, with children in some areas, such as Neath, experiencing much higher rates of […]


Why healthy living could damage your teeth

Why healthy living could damage your teeth

In modern society, we are plagued with information, adverts and articles urging us to exercise on a regular basis and watch what we eat; however, some of the healthy activities and foods we choose may actually be harmful for oral health. Most people know that eating lots of sugary foods damaged the teeth; however, some […]


Mobile dental unit hits the roads in New Zealand

Mobile dental unit hits the roads in New Zealand

A new mobile dental service has been launched in Waikato, New Zealand. The new van hit the roads this week and the first stop was Te Rapa School. The van is the first of nine to be launched in the area as part of the District Health Board’s investment in oral health services for children. […]