Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Leading North East dentist encourages patients not to use mouthwash as a replacement for dental checks
A leading dentist from the North East has encouraged patients not to use mouthwash as a substitute for going to the dentist. Dr Richard Coates, from Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry, is worried that too many people think that using toothpaste and mouthwash is sufficient to keep dental issues at bay. Dr Coates suggested that clever advertising […]
Dental duo launches charity to help the homeless in Glasgow
A dental duo has set up a charity to help the homeless in Glasgow. Abdulwahab Aslam-Pervez and Declan Cairns decided to establish the Dental Initiative after learning about the shocking lack of access to oral hygiene resources and supplies in homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Declan has spoken to patients about the situation and he’d […]
HPV Action invites dentists to share their views on HPV vaccination
HPV Action is inviting dentists to participate in a survey to share their views on HPV vaccination, after the possibility of extending the routine vaccination programme was discussed by the government. Currently, the vaccination is provided routinely for girls aged 12 and 13; however, there are plans to extend the programme to include teenage boys […]
Health committee meets to discuss NHS dental provision in Bradford
The West Yorkshire joint health overview and scrutiny committee has met to discuss NHS dental provision in Bradford. Members of the committee gathered at City Hall last week to talk about access to NHS dentistry in the city, which has one of the worst records for oral health in the country. The committee heard that […]
Suffolk schools to introduce supervised brushing schemes
Nurseries and schools in Suffolk are preparing to introduce supervised brushing schemes in a bid to improve children’s oral health. Dental problems are the most common cause of hospital admission for children aged between 5 and 9 years old, despite the fact that decay is almost always preventable. Now, as research suggests that more children […]
Cornwall-based dental firm launches new national campaign to tackle childhood decay
A dental firm based in Cornwall is preparing to launch a new national campaign to tackle alarming rates of childhood decay. Smile Together is launching the Brighter Smiles programme in Cornwall with a view to rolling out the initiative on a national scale. The aim of the campaign is to encourage dentists and local schools […]
Could HRT reduce gum disease risk?
HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is known for its powers in tackling common symptoms of menopause, but new studies have suggested it can also help to lower the risk of gum disease. Scientists claim that HRT can help to reduce the risk of dental health problems, which may be elevated during and after menopause as a […]
Swadlincote dental practice to host oral health workshops for local children
A dental team based in Swadlincote is inviting local children to attend oral health workshops as part of an effort to get kids interested in dental health, and encourage them to take good care of their teeth and gums. The team from the Delph Dental Practice will be hosting a series of interactive workshops over […]
Thousands of Australians to be offered a free dental check-up for new oral health study
Around 15,000 Australians will be invited to attend a free dental check-up as part of the country’s first major oral health study in over ten years. Thousands of Australians will be selected at random as part of a study, which will take place over the coming 12-24 months. Researchers involved in the study will be […]
New research reveals shocking sugar content of popular soft drinks
New research has revealed the shocking sugar content of some of the United Kingdom’s favourite and most popular soft drinks. Data analysis conducted by Business Insider showed that a 500ml bottle of Lucozade contains 62 grammes of sugar, which equates to the same as three doughnuts. Coca Cola contains 54 grammes and Ribena Blackcurrant contains […]
