Posts Tagged ‘smoking and dental health’
British Forces Celebrate No Smoking Day In Gibraltar
British forces in Gibraltar took part in a series of events to celebrate No Smoking Day yesterday; the day was organised by petty officer and dental hygienist Lynn McCartin. Troops at the British Forces Devils Tower Camp attended educational sessions about smoking cessation and the implications of smoking; troops were also told about how much […]
Sainsbury’s Dental Centre To Host Stop Smoking Clinics
The Centre for Dentistry at Sainsbury’s, Chichester, will host Stop Smoking clinics as part of national No Smoking Day, which will take place on Wednesday. On Wednesday members of the well being team from Sussex Community Trust will visit the store to promote the clinics, which will be held every Wednesday at the in-store dental […]
Smokers Visit Dentist Less Often, Despite Having Worse Oral Health
A report compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that smokers visit the dentist less often than non-smokers, despite having worse standards of oral health. The report, which was released on Tuesday, contained data from more than 16,000 adults aged between 18 and 64 and showed that smokers are more […]
Dentists to Offer Advice on Lifestyle Factors
Dentists are in the perfect position to offer advice about lifestyle factors, according to a report released by a panel of experts. As a result, dentists and other health professionals will be encouraged to talk to patients about their lifestyle choices and the implications of their actions. The British Dental Association has supported a report […]
