Posts Tagged ‘poor dental health’

Link Found Between HPV And Poor Dental Health

Link Found Between HPV And Poor Dental Health

Cases of throat cancer have increased over the last few years, with numerous causes sited for the disease. Smoking and drinking have been named as two such reasons for the problem, but fingers have now been pointed at poor oral health and its connection with the human papillomavirus or HPV. The University of Texas Health […]


Oral Health Team Targets Children in Barnsley

Oral Health Team Targets Children in Barnsley

An oral health action team has been launched to try and reduce rates of decay amongst children in Barnsley. The new team met for the first time to discuss measures to try and improve standards of oral health amongst children in the area and prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is the most common preventable childhood […]


Schoolchildren celebrate Dental Health Week

Schoolchildren celebrate Dental Health Week

Schoolchildren in Campbelltown have been celebrating Dental Health Week by learning about healthy eating, brushing their teeth and looking after their gums. Children from Minto and Claymore public schools received a visit from local dentist, Dr Matthew White as part of the event, which was held to promote good oral health and raise awareness of […]


US health reforms on insurance neglect dental care for children from low-income families

US health reforms on insurance neglect dental care for children from low-income families

Unlike Britons reliance on NHS dental provision in Britain, many Americans predominantly rely on dental insurance to cover the cost of dental treatments. New US health reforms compel adults to buy health insurance by 2014 but not dental coverage. Yet research shows that 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance, and poor dental health […]


Oral health improving in Malaysia

Oral health improving in Malaysia

Malaysian people now enjoy much higher standards of oral health than in previous generations, according to government health statistics. Increased access to dental care, more affordable provision and advances in oral hygiene products have all contributed to great improvements in oral health amongst Malaysian people; however, the government recognises that more needs to be done […]


Hundreds of people flock to Roanoke for free dental care

Hundreds of people flock to Roanoke for free dental care

Last weekend hundreds of people queued for hours for free dental care in Roanoke. The free clinic, which ran throughout the weekend, attracted hundreds of patients from the local area, many of whom had very poor dental health and were in desperate need of attention. The clinic was run by the Mission of Mercy, an […]