Posts Tagged ‘survey’
Tooth Fairy leaving £16 Million Each Year
Research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that the Tooth Fairy is leaving more than 16 million pounds under pillows every year in the UK. The survey found that parents leave an average of one pound per tooth and six out of ten children find money under their pillows the morning […]
Survery suggests 85% of Singaporeans have suffered from gum disease
A Neilsen survey has suggested that 85 percent of Singaporeans over the age of 20 have suffered from gum disease. The survey, which was carried out to determine oral health habits, also revealed that 18 percent of people do not brush their teeth twice a day and 65 percent of people do not visit […]
NHS medical and dental staff facing the axe
A survey carried out by the False Economy website, which is funded by unions, has revealed that 50,000 jobs in the NHS will be lost. Cuts are being made across the country, as local NHS trusts strive to reduce their deficit and decrease spending. The website provides the most recent account of what is going […]
NHS dental services improve in Eastbourne
A review by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau has revealed that access to NHS dental services has improved in Eastbourne. The review, which surveyed Eastbourne residents in 2009 and compared the results to a survey in 2007, found that access to services has improved considerably. Since 2007, the number of dental practices accepting NHS patients has […]
Wales lagging behind in oral health
The 2009 adult oral health survey has found that Wales is not on par with other parts of the UK when it comes to oral health. The survey found that 1 in 10 people in Wales do not have any natural teeth and rates of decay were higher in Wales than England and Northern Ireland; in England, […]
Dental benefits an attractive perk for employees
Many employees feel happier and work more effectively when they are offered benefit packages that include dental and healthcare, according to a survey carried out by Simply Health. The survey showed a significant increase in the number of employees that thought that dental benefits improved morale; the figures rose from 51% in 2008 to 67% […]
