Posts Tagged ‘Royal College of Surgeons’
Public Health England stats highlight the gravity of the decay crisis, as more than a quarter of Birmingham kids have decayed teeth
New statistics have highlighted the gravity of the dental health crisis among children in England, as new figures from Public Health England reveal that over a quarter of 5-year-olds in Birmingham have at least one rotten, filled or missing tooth. Statistics show that 26.7 of the city’s children have signs of decay. This is higher […]
Dental experts urge schools to go sugar-free to stem alarming rates of decay
Dental experts are calling for schools to go sugar-free in a bid to tackle rising rates of childhood decay. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons is appealing to the government in England to encourage schools across the country to adopt healthy eating policies and reduce sugar consumption. Dental decay is […]
Dentists Issue Warnings Over Halloween Dental Disasters
Dentists have issued a warning over the possibility of Halloween dental disasters, as thousands of children up and down the country prepare to go trick or treating. Traditionally, children are treated to sweets and chocolate bars when they knock on the door dressed up as popular Halloween characters, but dentists are encouraging people to be […]
Senior Dentist Warns of ‘Office Cake Culture’ Impact
One of the UK’s leading dentists has warned the public about the impact of the ‘office cake culture’. Professor Nigel Hunt, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, said that bringing cakes to work for birthdays, engagements, anniversaries or simply to celebrate the end of the week, could have […]
Alarming Number of Dental Admissions Among Children in South Yorkshire
Statistics have revealed that dental admissions in South Yorkshire are significantly higher than the national average. The number of children aged between 5 and 9 years old who receive treatment in hospital for dental health conditions is nine times higher than in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The latest figures from the Health and Social Care Information […]
Dentist Concerned As Figures Suggest 40% of Children Miss Annual Check-Ups
The UK’s leading dental experts have expressed concerns following the publication of figures, which suggest that 40 per cent of children are missing out on annual dental check-ups. The statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre show that only 61 per cent of children attended an annual check-up, despite advice from dentists recommending […]
Could Your Toothpaste be Harbouring Dangerous Chemicals?
A leading UK dentist has warned consumers about the dangers of using certain types of toothpaste. Dr Tony Talbot, a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and an expert in restorative dental treatment, warned that many commercial toothpastes contain ingredients that may have harmful effects for health. Dr Talbot believes that manufacturers often base formulas based […]
Dental Experts Call for Water Fluoridation Throughout the UK
Dental experts are calling for water fluoridation to be introduced across the UK in a bid to tackle high rates of tooth decay. Dental surgeons say that adding fluoride to water supplies would help to decrease the number of children admitted to hospital for treatment. In 2013-2104, almost 26,000 children aged between 5 and 9 […]
Blackpool Dentist Celebrates Prestigious Honour
A Blackpool dentist is celebrating after achieving one of dentistry’s highest honours; Robert Bland, has been accepted as a Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice of the Royal College of Surgeons. Robert from Wrea Green Dental Practice graduated from Liverpool University in 1985 and spent four years working in and around Manchester before […]
