Posts Tagged ‘Oral Health’
Pregnant women should not ignore dental issues
Women have been told not to ignore dental problems during pregnancy. This warning was issued after dentists discovered that gingivitis had caused a 35-year-old woman to deliver a stillborn baby after 39 weeks. Doctors found that oral bacteria had spread to the unborn child’s lungs, stomach and bloodstream. Scientists from Queen Mary University, London, said […]
Recession causes tooth grinding
Dentists are suggesting that more people are grinding their teeth because of job insecurity caused by the recession. According to industry professionals more patients are complaining of crumbling or cracked teeth, splitting headaches, or eating problems than ever before. Many of people take painkillers to cope with the effects of bruxism, tooth grinding, but this […]
Dangerous oral health: flossing when driving
A woman has been caught flossing while driving along a motorway at 70mph. The adrenaline flosser, 36, left traffic enforcement officers stunned when they spotted her meticulously cleaning between her teeth in her rear-view mirror while flying down the M4. Police said that a lot of drivers have been caught breaking road safety laws while […]
Tooth enamel indicator for radiation exposure
Boffins are trying to develop tools which use tooth enamel to test a person’s exposure to radiation. Scientists from Howard University’s (HU) College of Dentistry, Washington, want to develop the enamel testing technology so radiation levels can be tested after major emergencies, like bomb explosions have occurred. Exposure to radiation can create free radicals in […]
ADA appreciates dental assistants
The American Dental Association is urging dental assistants and their clinics to promote what they are doing for Dental Assistants Recognition Week. The week (DARW), which will be held from 7 to 13 March 2010, highlights the valuable contribution that dental assistants make to the industry. The theme of this year’s DARW is ‘One Team, […]
Free dental screenings for Californian kids
A Californian school district is offering young students free dental check-ups. Pupils from kindergarten to sixth-grade in the Elk Grove Unified School District are being given the chance to improve their oral health for free. The screenings are going to take place from 8am to noon on 12 March 2010 at Florin Elementary School on […]
Indiana failing dental patients
Leaders in Indiana are being called upon to improve dental care in the state after a study gave it a grade D when it comes to children’s oral health. The study, which was conducted by Pew Children’s Dental Campaign, graded all the states in the US on the quality of their dental care and found […]
Iowa uni dental dean gets award
A University of Iowa dean has been awarded a special prize for his public service to dentistry. Dean of the university’s College of Dentistry, Dr David C Johnsen has been given the Jack Hein Public Service Award 2010 by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). Dr Johnsen will be given the award at special […]
New dental clinic to open despite traffic
A new dental surgery will open in Bury despite concerns of local residents that it will affect traffic. ToothBooth LLP’s plans to convert a shop in Quintons Court on Needham Market, into a dental clinic were given the go-ahead. The firm had to demonstrate how it would soundproof the shop before beginning work so local […]
Smoking causes teeth and bone loss
A New Jersey dentist has said that smoking can lead to bone and tooth loss. Dr Sherzoy, who practices in Bergen County, has been highlighting that smoking not only causes heart disease and cancer but gum disease too. People who smoke are at increased risk of developing oral diseases which can lead to tooth loss […]
