Posts Tagged ‘oral health problems’
New study highlights excessive sugary drink consumption among children
A new study has revealed excessive sugary drink consumption among children. A survey carried out by Action for Children showed that 47 per cent of parents give their children at least one sugary drink per day, with many children consuming far more than the recommended daily intake of sugar. Action for Children’s managing director, Carol […]
Dentists in the Middle East Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Oral Health Problems in Diabetic Patients
Dentists in the Middle East are teaming up to try and raise awareness of the increased risk of oral health problems for patients with diabetes and special needs. According to the Middle East Advisory Board, awareness of the link between diabetes and oral health diseases is low and as a result, many patients with diabetes […]
Hundreds of Sri Lankans Attend Army Dental Event
Hundreds of people attended a dental event organised by the Sri Lankan army. The army organised educational events, as well as a dental clinic, to help raise awareness of oral health issues and treat people who have not visited a dentist for a long time. A number of other health programmes took place at the […]
Free dental check-ups for children in India
Dr Amlesh Kumar, President of Lions Club of Patilputra, has announced that free dental check-ups will be available for up to 10,000 children in the city over the course of the next year. Dr Kumar has recently been appointed President of the Lions Club and is also secretary of the Indian Dental Association. Speaking at […]
MP praises oral health campaign
An MP has praised a Manchester-based oral health campaign and encouraged health authorities throughout the country to adopt the same model. Sir Paul Beresford, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry, invited fellow MPs and dental experts to attend a reception at Westminster on Tuesday to hear about the Manchester Smiles oral health campaign. […]
Dentists join No Smoking Day campaign
Dentists have joined health organisations and other campaigners to celebrate No Smoking Day, which takes place today. The 2011 campaign was launched by Duncan Bannatyne, from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den. The national event is designed to encourage people to give up smoking and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Smoking contributes to a host of serious health problems […]
Calls for better dental care for disabled people in Canada
Oral healthcare is not accessible to people with disabilities and many people are being forced to wait for over a year for dental treatment, it has been revealed. Alison Sigal, founder of the non-profit organisation Oral Health, Total Health, said that it is extremely important that disabled people get the care and treatment they need. […]
Tooth decay becoming an epidemic in Saskatchewan
Dental experts in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan have warned against an epidemic of oral health problems, including tooth decay. Rates of decay amongst children have been steadily increasing since 1993. The percentage of children with cavities has increased from 20 percent in 1993-1994 to 27.5 percent in 2008-2009. Dr Gary Uswak, dean of the […]
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 […]
Government adviser slams patients who neglect oral hygiene
A government adviser has criticised patients who neglect oral hygiene and advised the NHS to refuse treatment for people who do not look after their teeth and continue to damage their oral health by consuming large amounts of sugary foods and drinks. Professor Jimmy Steele, Professor and Head of the School of Oral Health Services […]
