Posts Tagged ‘Oral diseases’
Hartlepool Dental Nurses Celebrating New Qualifications
A group of dental nurses are celebrating after gaining new qualifications; the nurses, from Queensway Dental Clinic, gained the new qualifications at the centre’s on-site education and training facility. The seven nurses successfully completed a 20-week course in Dental Sedation Nursing and an Oral Health Certificate at the Queensway Dental Clinic Education Centre in Billingham. […]
Brushing and Flossing Help to Reduce the Risk of Meningitis
Researchers have identified a link between oral bacteria and meningitis, it has been revealed. Researchers in Zurich identified a strain of bacteria commonly found in the mouth, called Streptococcus tigurinis, in patients with meningitis. The bacterium was also identified in patients with a heart condition known as endocarditis and spondylodiscitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the […]
Avoiding The Dentist Could Affect Your Sense of Smell
Of all the senses, smell may be the one you think you could live without. However, the sense of smell is actually extremely important and can prevent people from stumbling into potentially hazardous situations, such as house fires and areas affected by gas leaks. Research suggests that smell and taste are closely linked, with experts […]
