Posts Tagged ‘Poor oral health’
Malaysians still neglecting oral health
The prime minister’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, has revealed that a large proportion of Malaysian people are neglecting their oral health, despite government initiatives to improve education and raise standards of oral hygiene. Standards of oral health in Malaysia are shockingly low, with 90 percent of adults and 50 percent of children under the […]
Dental anxiety and rising costs keep patients away
A survey in Scotland has revealed that people are likely to put off going to the dentist because they either have a fear of the dentist or cannot afford the treatment. The study, which was conducted for the Implantium Network, found that 8 percent of the people surveyed said they avoided having check-ups because they […]
California lagging behind in dental provision for children
The latest figures have revealed that dental health amongst children in California is amongst the worst in the country. The most recent research, which was carried out in 2007, showed that California lags behind with only Texas and Arizona further down in the ratings. The figures showed that by the age of 5, 28 percent […]
Welfare groups unite to push for new dental scheme
Welfare and patient support groups are uniting to push for a new dental scheme in Australia. The groups are trying to encourage ministers and politicians to include dental care as a major election issue, with many citizens in Australia suffering from poor oral health as a result of a lack of access to affordable dental […]
Parents urged to teach children about dental health from birth
Oral health is extremely important, yet many parents are unaware of the dangers of poor oral health and are failing to teach their children good oral hygiene habits. Children rely on their parents to look after their teeth and gums when they are too young to do it themselves and experts are encouraging parents to […]
Bolton pushes for better oral health for children
Health executives and professionals are pushing to improve the standard of oral health amongst children in Bolton. The drive comes in the light of worrying figures that confirmed poor standards of oral health amongst children in the borough; the statistics shows that the average five year old in Bolton has 2.5 missing, filled or decayed […]
Experts urge people to floss for their lives
Dental experts are urging people to look after their teeth and gums as studies prove the link between poor oral health and a number of harmful health conditions. A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Kentucky have recently established a positive correlation between having poor memory and having a small number […]
Study set to explore dental health problems in Appalachia
Researchers at West Virginia University have been offered funding from the National Institute of Health; the 2.8 million dollar grant will cover a research project, which will focus on oral health and oral diseases amongst children from the Appalachia region. In the past, a study indicated that children aged between three and six years old […]
North Carolina students teach children how to look after their teeth
A group of North Carolina high school students have been taking time out to educate young children about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. The 16 year old students, who are following a dental sciences programme at school, have been visiting 3 and 4 year olds and teaching them about the importance […]
Cavities more common in younger children
Dentists in Canada have reported a significant increase in the number of younger children with dental cavities. Research carried out five years ago indicated that cavities amongst children were becoming less common; however, dentists have indicated that they are seeing an increasing number of young children with cavities and tooth decay. Decay is falling amongst […]
