Posts Tagged ‘Public Health Wales’
New study raises concerns over sugar content of teething gels
A new study has raised concerns over the contents of teething gels designed for babies and toddlers. Researchers from Public Health Wales discovered that many of the most popular products on the market contain potentially hazardous ingredients, including sugar (sucrose), alcohol, and lidocaine. Of 14 products that were analysed, 2 contained sucrose, and 6 contained […]
Thousands of Cardiff Dental Patients Contacted Over Infection Concerns
Cardiff and Vale Health Board and Public Health Wales have contacted more than 3,000 dental patients amid fears that a dentist re-used dental instruments and failed to follow the correct infection control procedures. More than 3,000 patients registered at Splott Road Dental Surgery have been contacted by health officials and the dentist in question, Mark […]
Health Experts Issue Warning Over Lengthy Waiting Lists for Orthodontic Treatment in Wales
Health experts have fired a warning after it was revealed that some people in Wales are waiting several years for orthodontic treatment. Evidence presented to the Welsh Assembly suggested that there was a lack of funding and resources, which had contributed to lengthy waiting lists for treatment. Research related to the provision of orthodontic treatment […]
Flintshire Schools Receive Awards For Oral Health Efforts
Fourteen schools in Flintshire have received awards in recognition of their efforts to teach children about oral hygiene and promote good oral health. The schools all took part in the Designed to Smile scheme, which was set up by the Welsh Assembly in a bid to reduce rates of decay in Wales. Children received a […]
