Posts Tagged ‘the British Dental Association’
Toothbrush Give-away Set For Suffolk Five Year Olds
A recent report in Suffolk highlights the need for greater dental care for children aged five. The report found a distinction between various regions in Suffolk and the level of dental care provided to children, with some areas showing almost twice as many cases of tooth decay amongst five year olds. Suffolk County Council has […]
Children’s Book Encouraging Good Oral Hygiene Habits Is Backed By Dental Charity
A new storybook for children, which aims to encourage good oral hygiene habits, has won the backing of the UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation. Black Toothed Ruth Black charts the journey of a young girl who doesn’t brush her teeth and ends up on a scary adventure, only to be rescued […]
British Dental Association Reveals 2013 Honours List
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed its honours list for 2013. Ten leading dental professionals were honoured and will receive their official awards at a ceremony, which will be held in November. The names were unveiled at the Annual General Meeting of the BDA. Dr John Renshaw, former chair of the BDA and a […]
Cancer Research UK Calls For Dentists To Do More To Spot Oral Cancer
Experts from Cancer Research UK have urged dentists to do more to combat oral cancer, a form of cancer that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK. According to experts from the organisation, dentists are in the ideal position to spot the early warning signs of oral cancer and talk to their patients about the […]
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 […]
