Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Dental decay the leading cause of non-urgent hospital admissions in Brent children
Figures have confirmed that tooth decay is the leading cause of non-urgent hospital admissions for children in Brent. According to the latest research, almost half of children living in the borough have signs of tooth decay, despite the fact that the disease is completely preventable. The alarming findings have prompted Brent Council to take immediate […]
What’s The Ideal Age To Take Your Kids To See A Dentist?
A survey was recently undertaken of almost 500 parents with under 12’s to check whether people had an understanding of how often and how young you should take your child to the dentist. It found that almost half didn’t take their kids regularly. One in five wrongly understood that they had to take their children […]
Dentists Urge The Public To Cut Sugar Intake
Dentists are urging the public to cut their sugar intake dramatically in a bid to reduce rates of oral diseases and tackle the growing obesity crisis. Experts from University College London claim that daily sugar intake should be slashed to around 25% of the current daily average. Dentists believe that sugar consumption should be reduces […]
New ITV series to feature University Dental Hospital of Manchester
A new ITV documentary series, which is set to air next month, will showcase the work of student dentists and professionals working at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester. The hospital, which is one of the UK’s busiest dental facilities, treats thousands of patients every year and the programme will highlight major oral health issues […]
York Dentist Helping To Make A Difference To Children In Nepal
A dentist from York has recently returned from a charity trip to Nepal, where she has been helping children affected by child prostitution. Andrea Ubhi, who works at a cosmetic dental practice in Stonegate, visited Nepal as part of a project organised by Asha Nepal, an organisation, which supports women and children affected by trafficking […]
Ramsbottom Dentist Creates New App to Help Parents
A dentist from Ramsbottom has created a new app to help parents take good care of their child’s oral health. Dentist4KIDS, a free app, enables parents to access useful information about children’s oral health. The app is easy to use and it provides easy access to advice about healthy eating, brushing and preventing tooth decay. […]
World Health Organisation Urges Sugar Consumption To Be Cut By 5% Of Daily Calories
The World Health Organisation has urged people to eat less sugar, suggesting that sugar intake should not exceed 5 per cent of an individual’s daily calorie count. The new figure equates to less than a single can of Coca Cola and is significantly lower than the target intake of 10 per cent mentioned in guidelines […]
Study Shows That Tooth Decay Could Stunt Children’s Growth
A new study has suggested that tooth decay may contribute to delayed growth in children. The research, which has been published in the online version of Paediatrics journal, was carried out by researchers at University College London and the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Researchers decided to study the relationship between oral […]
New Bacteria-Fighting Sweets Could Fight Tooth Decay
Most of the time, dentists warn against eating sweets because they contribute to cavities; however, a new sweet, which claims to fight off bacteria, is set to be launched by a German firm. The sweets, which have been developed by Organobalance GMBH, contain friendly probiotic bacteria, which prevent harmful bacteria, including streptococcus mutans, from clinging […]
Health Experts Encourage Parents To Take Children For Health Checks Before New School Term
Health experts are encouraging parents to make use of the final week of the school holidays to take their children for health checks. The school holidays are drawing to a close and this is the perfect time to take children for annual health checks and a dental check-up. Dr Donald MacGregor, a consultant paediatrician and […]
