Posts Tagged ‘study’

New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist

New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist

A new study conducted by Bupa has revealed most people avoid going to the dentist on a regular basis as a result of a lack of time, fear and cost. The Bupa poll, which involved 2,000 adults, suggested that 14% of people didn’t go to the dentist regularly due to time constraints. In the last […]


New study claims parents are putting their children’s health at risk due to a lack of dental knowledge

New study claims parents are putting their children’s health at risk due to a lack of dental knowledge

A new study conducted by dental chain, mydentist,claims that parents in the UK are putting their children’s health at risk due to a lack of dental knowledge. The study, which involved around 1,000 British parents, revealed that a quarter of participants didn’t think that cavities in the baby teeth were a problem and many admitted […]


Dental fear linked to low self-esteem, lower earning power and isolation, new study reveals

Dental fear linked to low self-esteem, lower earning power and isolation, new study reveals

A new study suggests that dental fear could increase the risk of low self-esteem and social isolation, as well as resulting in reduced earning power. The findings of a study, which have been published in the International Dental Journal, suggest that dental anxiety could have a negative impact on confidence, social mobility and income and […]


Scientists discover the secret to a perfect smile

Scientists discover the secret to a perfect smile

Researchers have revealed the formula for the perfect smile after conducting analysis of reactions from more than 800 people to 3D-generated smile images. Researchers from the University of Minnesota showed 802 people a number of computer-generated images of different smiles, and asked them to rate each one according to factors such as “effectiveness, genuineness, pleasantness and […]


UK researchers take anxious dental patients on a virtual trip to the beach to calm nerves

UK researchers take anxious dental patients on a virtual trip to the beach to calm nerves

Researchers from UK universities have been studying the impact of virtual reality settings on anxious dental patients. A team made up of researchers from Plymouth, Exeter and Birmingham universities discovered that taking patients on a virtual walk along Wembury Beach calmed nerves and reduced anxiety. The team of researchers worked with patients and staff at […]


Thousands of Australians to be offered a free dental check-up for new oral health study

Thousands of Australians to be offered a free dental check-up for new oral health study

Around 15,000 Australians will be invited to attend a free dental check-up as part of the country’s first major oral health study in over ten years. Thousands of Australians will be selected at random as part of a study, which will take place over the coming 12-24 months. Researchers involved in the study will be […]


New study suggests 270,000 cases of decay could be prevented by a sugar tax

New study suggests 270,000 cases of decay could be prevented by a sugar tax

A new study has suggested that a sugar tax could prevent 270,000 cases of dental decay each year. The study, which has been published in the Lancet and is entitled ‘The health impact assessment of the UK drinks levy: a comparative risk assessment modelling study’, suggests that the number of children affected by decay could […]


Study Suggests Fizzy Drinks As Harmful As ‘Meth Or Crack’ For Teeth

Study Suggests Fizzy Drinks As Harmful As ‘Meth Or Crack’ For Teeth

A study has suggested that glugging soda can be as harmful for your teeth as using meth or crack cocaine. The study, which was conducted by Dr Mohamed Bassiouny, from the Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. The study found that drinking fizzy drinks, even diet versions, can be as damaging to the teeth, […]


Research Reveals That Richard III Suffered From Stress Related Teeth Grinding

Research Reveals That Richard III Suffered From Stress Related Teeth Grinding

Research has revealed that Richard III suffered from stress-related teeth grinding, as well as other oral health problems. An article, which has been published in the British Dental Journal, suggests that the monarch had poor oral health, with one of the major problems highlighted as bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding or clenching. The remains […]


Women Out-Strip Men in General Oral Health

Women Out-Strip Men in General Oral Health

Following a study of 800 men and women, it has been discovered that in the battle of the genders, women are much more likely to have better oral health than men. The report, which involved those being studied partaking in a questionnaire on oral health, as well as an oral dental exam, found that women […]