Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’
Henley Dentist Gives Kids Something To Smile About
Members of staff from Wood Lane Dentistry in Henley-on-Thames helped to spread smiles last week, after inviting local schoolchildren to celebrate Smile Day. Children from Year 4 at Sonning Common Primary School were invited to visit the practice, last Thursday to join in the celebrations. Smile Day is an annual event, which is designed to […]
Dental Practice Manager Set To Swap Cornwall For Cambodia
A dental practice manager from Truro is preparing to swap Cornwall for Cambodia; Pure Dental manager, Sharon Sweet, will be visiting Cambodia with UK dental charity, Dentaid. Sharon will spend 16 days in Cambodia; during her trip she will be visiting a prison and three orphanages to help people and educate them about oral health […]
Colgate to Launch Oral Health Month in September
Colgate has confirmed that it will be joining forces with the British Dental Association to launch Oral Health Month for the tenth time this September. The campaign, which will run throughout the month of September, is designed to raise awareness of oral health issues and encourage people to take note of oral health and ensure […]
Eastbourne Dental Practice Backs Campaign to Save Water
A dental practice in Eastbourne has joined forces with South East Water to encourage people to save water. Brassey Avenue Dental Practice decided to join the cause during Smile Month. The members of the team gave out tooth brushing timers and information sheets to younger patients regarding ways to save water. The practice tried to […]
Ontario Dentists Helping Children Brush up on Oral Hygiene
Dentists in Ontario are targeting low income families to help them brush up on their oral hygiene habits to prevent oral diseases and reduce the cost of dental care. Dr Sandra Bennett is one of the dentists helping families in need; she regularly sees children and adults from low income families with extensive dental health […]
British Dental Health Foundation Appeals for Better Oral Hygiene
The British Dental Health Foundation has called for better oral hygiene as it launches National Smile Month. National Smile Month is an annual campaign, which is designed to promote oral health and encourage people to adopt better oral hygiene habits. Despite knowing that it is advisable to brush the teeth twice a day, research suggests […]
Oral Hygiene is Key to Good Health
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has urged the public to take good care of their teeth and gums to boost their general health. Dr Carter said that many people underestimate the importance of oral hygiene, but research has shown that taking good care of your teeth can help to […]
Dental Hygiene Important for Good General Health
Most people are aware that brushing their teeth can help to keep oral health diseases at bay, however, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that brushing and flossing can also contribute to a healthy body and mind. Dental hygiene is vital for good oral health, but researchers from all over the world […]
Dentists Eager to Promote Oral Hygiene in Saudi Arabia
Dentists in Saudi Arabia believe that the majority of people do not practice good oral hygiene and are eager to promote oral care to try and reduce the prevalence of oral health diseases. Dentists made the observation during a workshop hosted by Johnson & Johnson Middle East in Dubai, with the aim of the workshop […]
Lack of Dental Care Impacts on Self-Esteem
Most people are aware that missing out on regular dental appointments increases their risk of developing dental diseases, but struggling to get a dental appointment can also impact on self-esteem and confidence. Statistics show that 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a dentist who offers […]
