Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Bolton Orthodontic Practice crowned the winner of National Smile Month oral health display competition
The team at Bolton Orthodontic Practice has plenty to smile about after being crowned the winners of a competition run by the Oral Health Improvement Team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The competition, which challenged local practices to put together displays to promote oral health awareness, was run to celebrate National Smile Month. Senior oral […]
Bolton dentists pay schoolchildren a visit
Dentists from Synergy Dental, Bolton, have paid local children a visit in a bid to improve dental hygiene and reduce rates of decay among children in the area. Head dentist, Dr Richard Ho and dental nurse, Farah Pycroft, took a trip to the Olive School to teach children some good dental habits, which they can […]
Middlesbrough footballers all smiles after signing up to local dental scheme
The players from Middlesbrough FC have plenty to smile about after signing up to a local dental scheme. The club has officially formed a 12-month partnership with Queensway Dental Clinic. As part of the scheme, dentists, nurses and dental hygienists from the Billingham clinic will pay regular visits to players at their Rockcliffe Hall training […]
1 in 3 children suffer from tooth decay in Tayside
Shocking figures have revealed that almost a third of children in Tayside suffer from tooth decay. More than 30 percent of children in the region have signs of decay, according to research published by Dundee City Council’s Children and Family Services Committee. The problem has contributed to more than 700 hospital admissions and the report […]
Are you one of the 6 million people who grind their teeth?
NHS figures suggest that 6 million adults in the UK grind their teeth (bruxism). If you’re one of those affected by bruxism, you may be putting your oral health at risk. Grinding your teeth is a subconscious activity, which most people do while they sleep. Often, you may not even be aware that you grind […]
Could eating grapes improve your oral health?
A new study has suggested that eating grapes could improve your oral health. Scientists from Chicago have discovered that a natural compound found in grapes could reduce the risk of dental health issues. It is believed that grape seed extract doesn’t just lengthen the life expectancy of dental fillings, but it also lowers the risk […]
Glasgow residents attempt to create the World’s Biggest Smile
Residents joined members of staff and students from Glasgow University’s School of Dentistry to try and set a new record this weekend (9th June). Hundreds of people gathered at the SEC to create the World’s Biggest Smile. Representatives from the dental school are now awaiting confirmation that they have set a new Guinness World Record. […]
Canadian dentists host dental hygiene session for Syrian refugees
Dental professionals in Canada have hosted a dental hygiene session for refugees from Syria. Sessions were put together and run by the Canadian Alliance for Syrian Aid, and they benefited more than 130 refugees, many of who didn’t even have a toothbrush or a tube of toothpaste when they arrived in the country. The event […]
Dentists urge patients to be wary of gum disease as survey suggests many ignore bleeding gums
Dentists have urged patients to be wary of the symptoms of gum disease, after a survey revealed that many people ignore bleeding gums. A recent poll by GSK suggested that around 20 percent of people would ignore bleeding gums, with 15 percent stating that they believed bleeding during brushing and flossing was normal. In response to […]
Sheffield tooth brushing clubs praised by health experts
An initiative, which was launched to tackle rising rates of childhood decay in Sheffield, has been praised by health experts. Last year, NHS figures revealed that rates of decay among the city’s children were the highest in the UK, with 1,140 children undergoing tooth extraction in hospital in 2014/2015. In response to the data, dental […]
