Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Trip To The Dentist For Garry The Wild Dog
Garry, an African wild dog and resident of Melbourne Zoo, has undergone dental treatment. Garry, who is the same size as a German Shepherd with a face similar to that of a hyena, required root canal treatment on one of his front canine teeth; the tooth had started to decay and the procedure was carried […]
Australian Dentists Worried about Parents’ Attitude to Oral Health
Australian dentists are worried that parents are accepting tooth decay as part of their child’s development. In a survey conducted by the Australian Dental Association, 60 percent of parents stated that they accept their child would suffer from tooth decay during their childhood. The survey also revealed that more than a third of parents stated […]
Scientists Warns Against Fizzy Drinks
Dr Hans-Peter Kubis, a biological scientist, has issued a warning against fizzy drinks after analysing the results of extensive research into the impact they have on the body. In the past, fizzy drinks were considered a treat and most people had one can per week, rather than one a day, which seems to be the […]
Tooth Decay-Causing Streptococcus Mutans Bacteria Killed by Molecule in 60 Seconds
Two entrepreneurs, José Córdoba and Erich Astudillo, have discovered a molecule that destroys the streptococcus mutans bacteria within 60 seconds preventing the development of cavities and tooth decay. Córdoba is a PhD graduate in Molecular Biology from Yale University and is an active partner with Top Tech Innovations SpA. Astudillo graduated with an MBA from […]
Marine Bacterial Enzyme Destroys Plaque, Preventing Tooth Decay
Newcastle University scientists are researching the potential of seaweed bacterial enzymes destroying plaque to combat tooth decay. By isolating an enzyme from the marine bacterium: Bacillus licheniformis, scientists have discovered it can cut through plaque and clean difficult-to-access dental areas. Historically, the bacterial enzyme is used to clean the hulls of ships and is now […]
Dental Experts Raising Awareness of Fluoride Varnish in North Staffordshire
Dental experts are raising awareness of preventative dental treatments by visiting supermarkets in North Staffordshire as part of National Smile Month. Experts from the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust are to visit Asda in Wolstanton and Tesco in Hanley to talk to people about fluoride varnish treatment – a service which can help to reduce […]
Dental Tattoo could Flag Up Early Warning for Tooth Decay
Scientists in America are developing a new tooth tattoo, which could flag up extremely early signs of decay. The tattoo, which is grapheme-based, comprises a chemical sensor, which is able to identify early warning signs of decay and convey the information to dentist via wireless technology. Early detection and treatment prevents decay from spreading, reducing […]
Dentists Warn Against Bottled Water
Dentists in America have warned that choosing bottled water over tap water could be contributing to increased rates of tooth decay among children, due to the lack of fluoride in bottled water. Jonathan. D. Shenkin, spokesman on paediatric dentistry for the American Dental Association, said that it was important for children to have access to […]
Children’s Dental Health Better Than Ever in Scotland
Recent figures have confirmed that standards of oral health among children in Scotland are higher than ever before. Figures released by the National Dental Inspection Programme suggest that 70 percent of primary schoolchildren have no obvious signs of decay, while all Scottish NHS health boards have met their targets for the first time ever. Health […]
Dental Association Disappointed by Fluoride Decision
Representatives from the Dental Association in New Zealand have expressed disappointment, after council members voted to stop fluoridating water in New Plymouth. The council voted eight to five in favour of stopping water fluoridation. Geoff Lingard, professor of the association, said that it was a very “sad” day for the people of New Plymouth. The […]
