Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
Dental school invites children to visit museum
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is inviting children to visit the Museum of Dentistry to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month. The school will offer tours to children from kindergarten to third grade in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and encourage children to take good care of their […]
Parents urged to keep an eye on children’s oral health
Parents are being urged to take good care of their children’s teeth in a bid to instil good oral hygiene habits and improve standards of oral health amongst young children. The Canadian Health Measures Survey found that more than 2 million school days are lost each year in Canada due to dental health problems. In […]
Bangalore dentists encourage parents to look after their children’s teeth
Dentists working in Bangalore have appealed to parents to take care of their children’s teeth. Dentists are worried about standards of oral health amongst the city’s children, as a large proportion of children have untreated dental decay and gum problems. Despite numerous warnings and campaigns, dentists feel that the message is not getting through to […]
New dental programme targets underprivileged young people
A new dental programme is set to be introduced in Ottawa. The programme will target adolescents and younger children from low income families in a bid to improve standards of oral health and reduce the cost of dental care in the future. Ottawa Public Health announced that it has earmarked two million dollars for the […]
Colgate offers financial incentive for dental patients
Colgate has announced that it will offer dental patients a 65 euro refund when they attend a routine check-up. The toothpaste manufacturer has joined forces with the Irish Dental Association to celebrate Oral Health Month and promote good oral hygiene. Other events and activities will also run throughout the month to celebrate the campaign and […]
Colgate to conduct UK road show
Colgate will be organising and running a UK road show throughout September as part of its Oral Health Month. The company aims to use to road show to help raise the awareness concerning the importance of good oral hygiene and care standards. The company aims to visit major retailers across the UK, where advice concerning […]
Schoolchildren celebrate Dental Health Week
Schoolchildren in Campbelltown have been celebrating Dental Health Week by learning about healthy eating, brushing their teeth and looking after their gums. Children from Minto and Claymore public schools received a visit from local dentist, Dr Matthew White as part of the event, which was held to promote good oral health and raise awareness of […]
Aspen Dental joins forces with Oral Health America to boost dental health
One of America’s largest dental providers, Aspen Dental, has joined forces with Oral Health America to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health amongst adults. Oral Health America will team up with Aspen Dental to celebrate the Fall for Smiles campaign from the 20th to 24th September. More than 250 dental offices in […]
NHS Wales bans tea and coffee with sugar from vending machines
NHS Wales has announced that it will ban the sale of hot drinks with added sugar from hospital vending machines. The ban is being introduced to encourage healthier dietary habits and promote good oral health. Representatives said that sugar has little nutritional value and can contribute to oral health problems including tooth decay. Dr Nigel […]
Irish dentists encouraged to quiz patients during examinations
Irish dentists have been urged to quiz patients about dental health during examinations in a bid to improve education and raise standards of oral health. Dr David Winkler, president of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry, addressed members of the Irish Dental Association and encouraged dentists to involve patients in dental care. According to Dr […]
