Posts Tagged ‘Poor oral health’
Rural Dentist in Australia call for Finanical Support from the Budget
Dentists from rural practices in Australia are calling for greater financial support from the government; the calls come a month before the Federal Budget is due to be announced. Dentists are urging the government to spend more money on oral health programmes across the country, with greater support for rural practices a priority. A report […]
Thousands of Scottish Schoolchildren missing out on Dental Check-ups
A report has revealed that thousands of schoolchildren in Scotland are missing out on regular dental check-ups even though they are free of charge. The report shows that targets for all five and eleven year old children to have regular routine check-ups have been missed; the main reasons for the missed targets include parents failing […]
Young People suffering from Poor Oral Health in New Zealand
A survey has revealed that standards of oral health amongst young people in New Zealand are very low, despite oral healthcare being available to children free of charge. A study of Christchurch pupils showed that a third of students at Linwood College, who underwent examinations as part of the Lane Project, needed dental treatment. Project […]
Oral Health a concern in Jamaica
Health ministers are concerned about standards of oral health in Jamaica, as more and more people put off going to the dentist because they cannot afford the cost of treatment. Dr Irving McKenzie, dental director at the Ministry of Health, said that the cost of dentistry was extremely high because people are not visiting their […]
90 percent of Malaysians have cavities
A survey carried out by the Malaysian Health Authority has revealed that 9 out of 10 people suffer from cavities. President of the Malaysian Dental Health Association, Datuk, Dr How Kim Chuan, said that results of the survey were alarming and present a real risk to general health, as many studies have linked poor oral […]
New Zealand children’s oral health amongst the worst in the developed world
Standards of oral health amongst children in New Zealand are amongst the worst in the developed world, according to recent figures. A school dental services report has revealed that 44 percent of children aged 5 have at least one decayed tooth and paediatric dentists have claimed that they are seeing children as young as two […]
Survey reveals young Scots have poor standards of oral hygiene
The Scottish Health Survey has revealed that young Scots have poor oral hygiene, which is consequently affecting their oral health. The survey found that older people are much more likely to keep an eye on their sugar intake than those in the 16-24 age bracket. According to the NHS and dental experts across the UK, […]
60% of schoolchildren suffer from decay in Chennai
Recent figures released by the Indian Dental Association have revealed that 60 percent of children aged between 6 and 12 suffer from tooth decay in the city of Chennai. A recent study carried out by the Chennai branch of the IDA showed that more than 60 percent of children suffer from tooth decay, with many […]
Isle of Man health officials appeal for public opinion
Officials from the Department of Health have appealed to the public to give their opinion on a new oral health strategy. Children in the Isle of Man have very poor standards of oral health in comparison to other areas in the UK and health officials have put together a 30 page document outlining various programmes […]
Australian towns set to benefit from fluoridated water supplies
Five Australian towns will soon benefit from fluoridated water supplies, it has been announced. The New South Wales Health Department has announced plans to supply fluoridated water to residents of Warrumbungle Shire; so far tenders have been accepted for fluoride works in the towns of Baradine, Mendooran, Binnaway, Coolah and Coonabarabran. The announcement comes in […]
