Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
Standards of dental health much worse amongst Aboriginal population
Researchers have discovered that standards of oral health are considerably lower amongst the Aboriginal population. The study, which was carried out by Lisa Jamieson, a researcher at the University of Adelaide, found that standards of oral health amongst young Aboriginal adults were up to eleven times worse than those amongst the rest of the Australian […]
Dental experts outline ways to fight plaque
Experts at the British Dental Association have outlined a number of ways to reduce plaque and fight harmful bacteria in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky substance, which is made up of bacteria and left over food deposits; it clings to the surfaces of the teeth and the gum line. The bacteria produce plaque acids, […]
North Carolina students teach children how to look after their teeth
A group of North Carolina high school students have been taking time out to educate young children about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. The 16 year old students, who are following a dental sciences programme at school, have been visiting 3 and 4 year olds and teaching them about the importance […]
