Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Dentists to be paid according to quality not quantity
The government has confirmed that there will be a shake-up in the payment system for dentists; from the summer, dentists will be paid according to quality, rather than quantity. 62 dental practices across the country have been chosen to trial the new system, which will replace the system brought in by Labour in 2006. Currently, […]
Survery suggests 85% of Singaporeans have suffered from gum disease
A Neilsen survey has suggested that 85 percent of Singaporeans over the age of 20 have suffered from gum disease. The survey, which was carried out to determine oral health habits, also revealed that 18 percent of people do not brush their teeth twice a day and 65 percent of people do not visit […]
Free dental treatment for children in Grey Bruce
Free dental treatment is available to children under the age of 17 in Grey Bruce as part of programme to target poorer children in Canada, yet many parents are unaware of the affordable services on offer at public health clinics and units and health chiefs and dentists are keen to change this by launching a […]
Floss to keep lung conditions at bay
Dentists are urging patients to floss daily to keep lung conditions at bay. Good oral health has been linked to good general health but an increasing number of studies are now linking poor oral health to an increased risk of a host of serious medical issues, including heart disease, strokes and lung conditions such as […]
Dental expert offers advice for parents
Dental expert, Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has offered tips and advice for parents. Dr Carter has outlined three key points for improving oral health in the family; firstly, Dr Carter advised parents to supervise their children so that they ensure that kids brush their teeth for two minutes […]
Thousands of patients not registered with an NHS dentist in Brighton
Thousands of people in Brighton and Hove are not registered with an NHS dentist, a review has confirmed. Figures show that around 147,500 people of Brighton and Hove’s population of 250,000are registered with a dentist, leaving thousands without a dentist. The local health trust admits that some areas of the borough are underserved but insists […]
Tehama County children to receive free dental care
Children in Tehama County, California, will be able to receive free dental care as part of a celebration of children, which will take place throughout April. Children will be able to receive free dental treatments, including cleaning treatments, extractions, examinations and fillings; the county mobile dental unit will also be out and about providing children […]
Dentists warn against sports drinks
Dentists in Australia are warning against the potentially harmful effects of sports drinks. Many people drink sports and energy drinks to give them a boost and athletes use them to keep hydrated and provide more energy to improve their performance; however, dentists are warning that some energy drinks contain a significant amount of sugar and […]
Bradford dental practice to take part in pilot programme
A Bradford dental practice is to take part in a pilot programme to try and improve standards of primary care across the country. The Rayner and Rayner Dental Practice in Wibsey beat more than five hundred other dental practices to participate in the scheme, which is being run by the Department of Health. The practice […]
Eat cheese for better oral health
It may come as a surprise, but eating cheese can help to improve your oral health. Eating cheese at the end of a meal can help to reduce the risk of acid erosion, as cheese is alkaline; this helps to neutralise acid, which is found in many popular foods and fizzy drinks. Cheddar cheese is […]
