Posts Tagged ‘routine dental care’
New Zealand government stepping up campaign for good oral health
The New Zealand government has invested a significant amount of money in oral health and the effects are starting to show. In recent years, the government has stepped up the campaign to boost oral health amongst children and figures show that their efforts are starting to pay off. Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed an […]
Irish heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment
Figures have revealed that an increasingly large number of Irish people are heading abroad for cheaper dental treatment. Since cutbacks last January over a million people have lost financial benefits and now have to pay full-rate prices for dental care. As a consequence, people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford treatment in Ireland and […]
Rates of decay worryingly high in Bangladesh
A recent study has confirmed that rates of tooth decay are alarmingly high in some areas of Bangladesh. The study found that decay was prevalent amongst children who lived in rural areas of the country and were aged between 8 and 15. The study found that 68.16 percent of children living in rural Sitakunda had […]
New Mexico free dental clinic attracts hundreds
A free dental clinic has attracted hundreds of patients in New Mexico. The New Mexico Mission of Mercy is hosting a two day free dental event, which started at 5am today and will finish late tomorrow. Some patients have been queuing for appointments since Tuesday, as the slots will be allocated on a first come, […]
Irish dentists urge health officials to evaluate cuts
Irish dentists are appealing to the Health Service Executive to evaluate the impact of dental scheme cuts. In January cuts were made to the PRSI and Medical Card schemes, affecting thousands of people. Medical card holders used to be entitled to free routine dental care; however, the HSE announced that cuts would be made and […]
Patients in rural areas in Australia struggling to see a dentist
Patients living in rural areas of Australia are struggling to get an appointment with a dentist, it has been revealed. Residents from more remote areas are being forced to wait several months for routine treatment, with some waiting for more than two years for a routine check-up. Australia is a vast land mass with a […]
Elementary Schools take part in ‘Seal-A-Smile’ programme
Elementary school students in the School District of Beloit will partake in a new oral health programme entitled “Seal-A-Smile”. The programme, which was made possible with the help of a fifteen thousand dollar grant from the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Public Health, aims to help provide dental care for […]
Dental clinic targets the ‘working poor’
A dental clinic in Middlesex County is targeting the working poor. Problems with access to dental care are well documented amongst those with a low income and the homeless; however, dentists have revealed that a large number of families with an average income are struggling to afford dental treatment. Many families earn more than the […]
Scientists find link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have found a link between gum disease and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research team, which was led by Dr Angela Kramer, examined studies dating back twenty years and came to the conclusion that patients who had gum disease were more likely to develop cognitive dysfunction, which is associated with Alzheimer’s […]
A quarter of Californian children have never been to the dentist
A study has revealed that 1 in 4 Californian children have never been to visit a dentist. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and the California Healthcare Foundation, was published in the Health Affairs journal this month. The project focused on dental health amongst children under […]
