Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’
Standards of dental health declining amongst Australian children
Children as young as four years old are facing extensive dental work due to severe dental health problems, it has been revealed. Dentists across Australia are reporting a worrying trend, which involves very young children requiring complex dental work to repair damaged teeth or extract rotten teeth. Some children are even being given intravenous antibiotics […]
Children missing school due to dental problems
Millions of hours of school time are being missed as a direct result of dental health problems, according to the U.S Surgeon General. According to the Surgeon General, more than 50 million hours are missed as a direct result of children requiring medical attention for dental health issues, including tooth decay and gum disease. The […]
Kentucky children required to attend dental examinations
Children in Kentucky will be required by law to show evidence of a dental examination before January 1st of the year they enter school. The new measure has been put in place to try and improve standards of oral health amongst children and encourage parents to take their children for regular dental examinations. Mike Porter, […]
Health officials trying to improve oral health on the Isle of Man
The Department of Health are meeting to discuss ways to improve standards of oral health amongst children on the Isle of Wight. Standards of oral health are very low amongst young children; figures suggest that half of children under the age of 5 suffer from tooth decay. Tooth decay has been highlighted as a major […]
Welsh schoolchildren celebrate oral health
Schoolchildren across Wales are taking part in events and activities to celebrate the launch of a new national campaign to reduce the rate of tooth decay amongst children. The Designed To Smile campaign has been launched to teach children about oral hygiene and dental health with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of children […]
Traverse Health Clinic helps the uninsured
A dental programme at the Traverse Health Clinic is helping to provide oral healthcare for hundreds of people without dental insurance. Rene Louchart, the director of dental health at the clinic, said that the number of people without dental insurance is increasing all the time, leaving many people without the means to pay for dental […]
Neglecting oral hygiene contributes to heart failure
Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland have revealed that neglecting oral hygiene could lead to heart failure. The research team joined forces with researchers from Bristol University; the results of the study show that poor oral hygiene can cause blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The findings of […]
Colgate offers financial incentive for dental patients
Colgate has announced that it will offer dental patients a 65 euro refund when they attend a routine check-up. The toothpaste manufacturer has joined forces with the Irish Dental Association to celebrate Oral Health Month and promote good oral hygiene. Other events and activities will also run throughout the month to celebrate the campaign and […]
Elementary school to be provided with preventative dental treatment
Children attending the Springfield Elementary School, in Georgia, will be provided with preventative dental procedures. The programme, intended to be launched in September, is a joint project by the school, Oral Health America: National Sealant Alliance and the Georgia Oral Health Prevention Programme. The programme will provide cleaning, dental screening exams, fluoride treatment and dental […]
Colgate to conduct UK road show
Colgate will be organising and running a UK road show throughout September as part of its Oral Health Month. The company aims to use to road show to help raise the awareness concerning the importance of good oral hygiene and care standards. The company aims to visit major retailers across the UK, where advice concerning […]
