Posts Tagged ‘Poor oral health’
64% of Students in Abu Dhabi have Tooth Decay
A recent survey has revealed that 64 percent of students in Abu Dhabi suffer from dental decay. The Ambulatory Healthcare Service tested students in grades 1,5 and 9 in public schools in Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. In addition to oral health tests, students also underwent vision and hearing tests […]
Free Dental Screening for the Needy in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Authority has launched a Public Service Screening Programme, to provide free dental screening for people on low incomes and vulnerable people. The three-day programme, which took place last week, enabled more than 150 people to benefit from a free dental examination. The screening clinic was organised in collaboration with […]
Ministers to Tackle the Problem of Poor Oral Health in Wales
A group of cross party Welsh ministers will join together to tackle the problem of poor oral health in Wales. The children and young people committee will evaluate the efficacy of oral health programmes and determine how much further investment in needed in oral health services across the country. The announcement comes in light of […]
Major Shortage of Dentists in Kansas
Residents of 93 counties in Kansas are facing a shortage of dentists, it has been revealed. Of the 93 counties with a shortage, 13 have no dentist at all. According to the Kansas Dental Project, hundreds of thousands of people living in Kansas are going without dental treatment, because they cannot access a dentist. The […]
Poor oral health passed through generations
A 27 year study in New Zealand has revealed that poor oral health can be passed down through generations. The study, which started in 1972 and monitored 1,000 children born between 1972 and 1973, revealed that mothers with poor oral health are likely to have children who suffer from poor oral health during their adult […]
NHS Dental Report Reveals Inequalities in Oxfordshire
An NHS report has revealed dental inequalities in Oxfordshire. The report showed that children in poorer areas of the county are having teeth extracted due to poor oral health. The report highlighted Banbury and towns in the North East of the county, where standards of oral health are very poor. Some volunteers visiting schools reported […]
Hospital Visits could Badly Affect your Oral Health
While oral health is not usually at the top of your priorities during a stay in a hospital bed, you would probably expect your dental condition to at least remain at a similar level when you leave. Recent studies however, have revealed that this is not the case and that many multiple night visitors not […]
Dubai health ministers launch Healthy Smiles campaign
The Dubai Health Authority has launched a year long campaign to promote good oral health and raise awareness of the dangers associated with poor oral health. The Dubai Healthy Smiles campaign will run for a year and will target mothers and children, as a means of encouraging good oral hygiene habits from an early age. […]
1 in 3 Five Year Olds in Birmingham have Tooth Decay
Figures have revealed that a third of children under the age of 5 in Birmingham have decayed or missing teeth. Statistics have also shown that the number of people visiting a dentist in the city has decreased significantly and obesity rates amongst children are on the rise. Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust has been using giant […]
Irish Dentist concerned by the decline in Dental Treatment
Dentists in Ireland have expressed concern after figures suggested a significant decline in the number of dental treatments carried out since the medical card system was changed by the government. Last year, the government changed the system as part of budget cuts brought in to reduce the deficit; medical card holders lost nearly of all […]
