Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
New Zealand government stepping up campaign for good oral health
The New Zealand government has invested a significant amount of money in oral health and the effects are starting to show. In recent years, the government has stepped up the campaign to boost oral health amongst children and figures show that their efforts are starting to pay off. Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed an […]
Irish heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment
Figures have revealed that an increasingly large number of Irish people are heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment. Since cutbacks last January over a million people have lost financial benefits and now have to pay full-rate prices for dental care. As a consequence, people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford treatment in Ireland and […]
New NHS dental surgery to open in Staffordshire
A new NHS dental surgery will open in Hanley, Staffordshire, it has been announced. The new surgery will open in a former windscreen repair garage on Leek Road, Hanley and will be managed by Dr Arsalan Shamsi on the condition that planning is approved. Dr Shamsi already runs a dental practice in Biddulph and won […]
Rates of decay worryingly high in Bangladesh
A recent study has confirmed that rates of tooth decay are alarmingly high in some areas of Bangladesh. The study found that decay was prevalent amongst children who lived in rural areas of the country and were aged between 8 and 15. The study found that 68.16 percent of children living in rural Sitakunda had […]
Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people
The Delta Dental Foundation of New Jersey has announced that it will launch a campaign to improve standards of oral health amongst seniors. Representatives from the foundation have recorded video and audio messages, which will be played on television channels and radio stations to educate older people about the importance of good oral health. Older […]
New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva
Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California has examined the relationship relating to oral and general health and the probability of HIV transmission through saliva. A study carried out by Mahvash Navazesh and her colleagues from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the University of […]
Irish dentists urge health officials to evaluate cuts
Irish dentists are appealing to the Health Service Executive to evaluate the impact of dental scheme cuts. In January cuts were made to the PRSI and Medical Card schemes, affecting thousands of people. Medical card holders used to be entitled to free routine dental care; however, the HSE announced that cuts would be made and […]
Dental team making a difference in Tanzania
A team of dental staff are raising money to make a difference in Tanzania. The team from Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate, are working hard to raise money to help poor people in Tanzania. Currently, oral health can be a matter of life and death in the country and people die every day from […]
Dental school invites children to visit museum
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is inviting children to visit the Museum of Dentistry to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month. The school will offer tours to children from kindergarten to third grade in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and encourage children to take good care of their […]
Dental care cuts risk of heart disease in older women
A new study has added to the evidence supporting oral health as an indicator of general health. The study, which has recently been published online and is due to be published in print in Health Economics in the near future, found that older women who attend regular dental appointments are a third less likely to […]
