Posts Tagged ‘Stroke’

Oral Health Foundation promotes drinking water, as new study showcases the perils of pop

Oral Health Foundation promotes drinking water, as new study showcases the perils of pop

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging people to drink water, as a new study highlights the perils of fizzy pop. New research has linked the consumption of fizzy drinks to an elevated risk of premature death, with those who drink two servings of pop per day facing a higher risk of heart disease, strokes and […]


Tennessee Man Ignored Dental Issues Nearly Costing Him His Life

Tennessee Man Ignored Dental Issues Nearly Costing Him His Life

A man from Knoxville, Tennessee almost died after several warnings from his dentist. John Roth, aged 70, suffered a severe stroke last year, which almost cost him his life. The stroke occurred after he had received several warnings from his dentist that his oral health had severely deteriorated. He stated he was having a drink […]


Forfar dental practice gives charity something to smile about

Forfar dental practice gives charity something to smile about

Members of staff at a Forfar dental practice have been working hard to raise money for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. The team at Colin Yule and Associates raised more than £1700 for the charity by taking part is a series of events over the course of last summer; events included a social night, a […]


North Dakota launches new programme to reduce rates of decay

North Dakota launches new programme to reduce rates of decay

A new dental health programme has been launched to combat high rates of tooth decay amongst children in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health has joined forces with Bridging the Dental Gap to launch the new campaign, named Seal! North Dakota. The programme will help to ensure that underprivileged children are given sealants […]


Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health

Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health

Dental experts in Jamaica have urged members of the public to take better care of their teeth and gums. Dr Irving McKenzie, Director of Dental Health Services in the Ministry of Health, said that it was important for people to realise the importance of good oral health. Gum disease and tooth decay are common health […]


National Oral Health Week celebrated in Taiwan

National Oral Health Week celebrated in Taiwan

Dental experts across Taiwan have joined forces to promote good oral health as part of National Oral Health Week. The campaign was launched to try and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to care for their teeth and gums and raise awareness of the possible dangers associated with poor oral health. Dentists were eager […]


Orphans suffering from poor oral health in Borneo

Orphans suffering from poor oral health in Borneo

A leading orthodontist in Borneo has revealed that up to 70 percent of orphaned children suffer from poor oral health and require extensive dental treatment. Dr Noraini Alwi found that 70 percent of the orphans at Kompleks Kebajikan Laila Taib required treatment and only one of them did not have tooth decay. Dr Alwi said […]


Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks

Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks

A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say […]


Regular dental check-ups could reduce risk of serious conditions by a third

Regular dental check-ups could reduce risk of serious conditions by a third

Research has revealed that regular dental check-ups could reduce the risk of serious medical conditions by a third. A study conducted by a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, has confirmed a strong link between good oral health and good general health. The study focused on women and concluded that women who regularly […]


Traverse Health Clinic helps the uninsured

Traverse Health Clinic helps the uninsured

A dental programme at the Traverse Health Clinic is helping to provide oral healthcare for hundreds of people without dental insurance. Rene Louchart, the director of dental health at the clinic, said that the number of people without dental insurance is increasing all the time, leaving many people without the means to pay for dental […]