Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Grimsby children are almost three times more likely to need teeth extracting, figures reveal
Children living in Grimsby are three times more likely to need teeth extracting than children living in other parts of the country, figures have revealed. Statistics show that 407 children were admitted to hospital for dental treatment in 2015/2016; this represents a rate of 119 children per 10,000. This rate is almost 3 times the […]
Older people in Ireland require extensive dental treatment due to lack of oral care, leading dentist warns
One of Ireland’s most senior dentists has warned that older people are requiring extensive dental treatment as a result of a lack of oral care. Dr Anne Twomey, vice president of the Irish Dental Association, warned that elderly people are suffering from severe dental issues as a direct result of a poor diet and restricted […]
Obesity Can Affect Orthodontic Treatment, Dental Researchers Claim
Dental researchers at King’s College London have sensationally claimed that obesity could increase the movement of teeth. In a report published in the Journal of Dental Research, Dr HF Saloom of the Dental Institute of King’s College, London revealed that when measuring the difference between the progressions of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment that the […]
Chocolate Bars to Shrink By 20 Percent to Comply With New Sugar Guidelines
Leading confectionery companies such as Mars, Nestle and Cadbury have revealed plans to reduce the size of their leading brands of chocolate brands by a fifth in order to meet new Public Health England guidelines regarding sugar content. During a meeting with Public Health England officials various strategies were mooted in order to reduce sugar […]
West Virginia occupies bottom spot for standards of adolescent oral health
New research suggests that adolescents in West Virginia have the poorest standards of oral health in the USA. Data from WalletHub put the 35th state at the bottom of the list based on a number of factors, including treatment costs, access to dental care and the proportion of young people who visited a dentist in […]
French dental student has plenty to smile about as she celebrates Miss Universe victory
An aspiring dentist has plenty to smile about after clinching the prestigious title of Miss Universe. Iris Mittenaere, from Paris, was crowned Miss Universe after beating off tough competition in Manila. The French beauty beat 85 competitors to take the crown in the Philippines on Monday 30th January. Her victory marks the first time a […]
New figures show an 11% increase in child tooth extractions
New figures suggest that more children than ever before are undergoing tooth extraction under general anaesthetic. Official figures, which have been made available by the Local Government Association, show that almost 41,000 procedures took place in 2015/2016; this represents an increase of 10.7 percent from 2012/2013. One hundred and sixty procedures are taking place every […]
Bristol residents most likely to have teeth extracted in the South West
New figures have suggested that Bristol residents are more likely to have teeth extracted than residents of any other towns and cities in the South West. New research from mydentist shows that the extraction rate in Bristol is the highest in the region. Rates in Bristol are 12.5 per 100 patients compared to an average […]
Swansea Bay dental professionals express concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck
Dental professionals from Swansea Bay have expressed concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck advertising campaign. Nurses believe the truck, which is synonymous with Christmas, is encouraging children to drink more fizzy drinks over the festive period. Dental nurse, Mandy Silva and public health visitor, Jane O’Kane, from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health […]
Gloucester MP Teams Up With Genix Healthcare to Tackle Oral Health Problems
Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, has teamed up with Genix Healthcare to tackle oral health problems, including childhood decay, in the city. Mr Graham is working with Genix Healthcare to try and encourage local people to adopt healthier dental habits and increase patient registration in the city. Genix Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading […]
