Posts Tagged ‘NICE’
New project launched in Bradford to increase availability of dental appointments
A new project, which aims to increase the availability of dental appointments, has been launched in Bradford. According to guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), it is not necessary for all patients to attend 6-monthly dental appointments. However, many patients still have this timeframe in mind when booking dental checks. […]
DIY Dentistry Rises in Bradford as Patients Struggle to Get NHS Care
Citizens in Bradford are pulling out their own teeth due to a lack of local NHS dentists, according to new reports from a health watchdog. Healthwatch Bradford and District has revealed that people in the area are turning to “DIY dentistry” because they can’t find an NHS dentist. Judith Cummins, Labour MP for Bradford South, […]
England’s Leading Dentist Suggests We Don’t Need 6-Monthly Check-Ups
The country’s leading dentist has suggested that we don’t need to visit the dentist every six months. Speaking at the NHS Expo conference in Manchester, Dr Sara Hurley suggested that six monthly appointments are only a guideline for those who are prone to dental issues and urged patients to challenge their dentist if they are […]
Plymouth Dental School Dean Appointed as NICE Committee Member
Professor Liz Kay has been appointed as a member of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) committee on oral health promotion in care homes and hospitals, it has been confirmed. The dean of Plymouth University’s Peninsula School will use her skills and experience to input decision-making regarding the provision of dental care […]
Dental Expert Suggests Better Oral Health Measures to Reduce Children’s Hospital Admissions
A leading dental researcher suggests that effective preventative measures and better dental care could drastically reduce the number of hospital admissions among young children and save the NHS millions of pounds. Peninsula Dental School’s Professor Elizabeth Kay has recently carried out a review to evaluate public health measures related to reducing rates of decay among […]
New Research Highlights Significant Variations in Dental Access Across Yorkshire
New research has highlighted significant variations in access to NHS dental services across Yorkshire. Figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre show a considerable difference in the proportion of people visiting a dentist across the region. In Doncaster, 70 percent of adults in Doncaster saw a dentist in the two years leading up […]
Researchers Question the Need for Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Researchers writing in the British Dental Journal have questioned whether dentists are removing wisdom teeth more frequently than required. The researchers argue that there is not always a need to extract impacted teeth and evidence-based measures have reduced the incidence of extraction in the UK. According to the report, dentists in the UK are leaving impacted teeth that are […]
Head teachers call for parents to take responsibility for their children’s oral health
Head teachers have called for parents to take responsibility for their children’s oral health amid calls to supervise teeth cleaning in schools. Russel Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, is worried that teachers already have a lot to do without taking responsibility for children’s dental hygiene. Mr Hobby said that it […]
Nurseries Encouraged to Launch Brushing Schemes to Step Up Fight Against Decay
Nurseries across the UK have been encouraged to start teeth cleaning schemes to try and tackle soaring rates of dental decay. In response to worrying figures related to child hospital admissions for dental treatment, NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) recommended brushing programmes in nurseries and schools across the country. Statistics showed that thousands of […]
Charity Calls for Energy Drink Ban for Under 16s
Action on Sugar, a charity that campaigns to reduce sugar content in popular foods and promote healthy eating habits to tackle soaring rates of dental disease and obesity, has called for energy drinks to be banned for children under the age of 16 years old. The charity is campaigning for products that contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar, […]
