Posts Tagged ‘Sweden’

Swedish researchers claim dentists are secret weapons in the fight against obesity

Swedish researchers claim dentists are secret weapons in the fight against obesity

Researchers in Sweden claim that dentists are potentially powerful secret weapons in the battle against obesity. Researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy, which is based at the Swedish Institute of Medicine, have suggested that encouraging people to adopt tooth-friendly diets could make a positive difference to their waistlines. Many of the foods that contribute to weight […]


Prisoner Escapes Swedish Prison To Visit Dentist

Prisoner Escapes Swedish Prison To Visit Dentist

A prisoner has escaped from a jail in Sweden to visit a dentist. At 51 years old, the inmate decided to flea the Ostragard facility in Vanersborg, South Sweden, after experiencing dental pain, which he said he was unable to tolerate any longer. The prisoner, who was part way through his one month sentence at […]


Study Dispels Myth That Snuff Reduces The Risk Of Cavities

Study Dispels Myth That Snuff Reduces The Risk Of Cavities

A study has dispelled the myth that snuff reduces the risk of cavities. There was some suggestion that using snuff could help to reduce cavities; however, a recent study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has found that using snuff can actually increase the risk of cavities because […]