Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Are you looking after your dog’s teeth?
The issue of the oral hygiene of pets is one that has come to the fore in recent years. Unsurprisingly only 1% of dog owners take the unpleasant step of brushing their dog’s teeth everyday. However 77% bought dental treats that claimed to achieve the same goal, but in a less messy fashion. The dental […]
VAT increase may improve oral health
The increase on VAT may actually improve oral health, as prices on confectionary and fizzy drinks will increase. Recent figures also show that large confectionary companies are reducing the size of many of their products to try and counteract the VAT increase. Smaller bars means less sugar, which is beneficial for oral health. Angus Kennedy, […]
Haiti dental mission abandoned amidst safety fears
A mission to take medical and dental supplies to Haiti has been called off amidst safety concerns. Dr Bruce McFarlane was planning to take a team of volunteers to Haiti in March but the trip has been cancelled after both the Canadian and American governments issued travel warnings and advised anyone against travelling to Haiti. […]
NHS Shetland set to take on 6 new dentists to ease waiting lists
NHS Shetland is hoping to employ six new dentists to help reduce waiting lists on the island. The trust is hoping to add six new dentists to the team at Montfield Hospital in Lerwick, a move which will make a huge difference to dental services. Currently, the trust employs ten full-time dentists but ideally, according […]
High Court to decide on Southampton water fluoridation
The issue of fluoridation in Southampton will now go before the High Court. In 2009, the South Central Strategic Health Authority made the decision to add fluoride to the water supply in Southampton; the SCSHA took the decision on the grounds that adding fluoride would help to improve standards of oral health in the area. […]
Oral health programme launched in Welsh schools
Welsh Health Minister, Edwina Hart, has announced that community dental services across Wales have launched a new oral health programme to improve standards of oral health amongst children. The Designed to Smile Scheme, also known as D2S, was first launched in 2009 and piloted in North and Central South Wales; following the success of the […]
Thousands of additional NHS dental places available in Cornwall
Two dental practices in Cornwall have announced that they are taking on new NHS patients. The Highfield Dental Practice in Camelford has more than 2,000 NHS dental places available and the April Lodge Dental Practice in Bude has 300 extra NHS places. The news will come as a welcome boost for dental patients in the […]
US officials recommend reducing the amount of fluoride in water
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Health and Human Services have revealed that levels of fluoride in drinking water are too high. For many years, there has been a fervent debate surrounding the use of fluoride in water supplies, with dentists and health officials supporting the use based on the benefits for oral […]
Study shows link between tooth loss and dementia
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has expressed concern following the results of a study investigating the relationship between dementia and tooth loss. The study, which was conducted in Japan, involved more than 4,200 participants over the age of 65; all the participants underwent thorough dental examinations, as well as […]
Dental expert calls for fluoridation in New Zealand
A dental expert has called for fluoridation in areas of New Zealand, following the release of the results of the New Zealand Oral Health Survey. Dr Martin Lee, Clinical Director of Community Dental Services in Canterbury, said that the results of the survey showed a significant difference between those living in areas with fluoridated water […]
