Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’

Isle of Man residents urged to give feedback on oral health strategy

Isle of Man residents urged to give feedback on oral health strategy

Health ministers on the Isle of Man are urging residents to give their feedback on the new oral health strategy. The document was published online in September and residents were invited to leave comments and ideas; they now have just one day left to submit their comments. Health Minister David Anderson said he would like […]


Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health

Jamaican dental experts urge the public to keep an eye on oral health

Dental experts in Jamaica have urged members of the public to take better care of their teeth and gums. Dr Irving McKenzie, Director of Dental Health Services in the Ministry of Health, said that it was important for people to realise the importance of good oral health. Gum disease and tooth decay are common health […]


Busy parents risking their children’s oral health

Busy parents risking their children’s oral health

A study has revealed that British parents are putting their children’s oral health at risk because they are too busy to supervise teeth cleaning. The survey, which was carried out by Sonicare, found that almost a third of parents let their children off brushing their teeth twice a day because they are in a rush […]


Oral health still a major concern in Africa

Oral health still a major concern in Africa

Experts attending the Kenya Dental Association Scientific Conference have insisted that oral health remains a major problem in many parts of Africa. At the conference in Nairobi, experts praised recent programmes and projects, which have helped to raise awareness of oral health and improve access to dental care; however, they also stressed that there was […]


Rotherham residents urged to sign up with local NHS dentists

Rotherham residents urged to sign up with local NHS dentists

The residents of Rotherham are being encouraged to sign up with local dentists by NHS Rotherham. Almost 70 percent of NHS dental practices in the area are currently accepting patients, yet one in five local people have not been to the dentist for more than two years. Ken Wragg, consultant in public health, said that […]


Diabetes sufferers urged to keep an eye on oral health

Diabetes sufferers urged to keep an eye on oral health

A new study has revealed that around 66 percent of diabetic patients have not improved their oral hygiene habits since they were diagnosed with the condition. The study, which was conducted by dLife and Soundview Research suggests that a significant proportion of diabetics are not keeping any eye on their oral health, despite warnings that […]


North Dakotans postponing dental treatment

North Dakotans postponing dental treatment

A large proportion of North Dakotans are postponing dental appointments and putting off dental treatment as a result of costs, it has been revealed. Rachel Gustafson, a dental hygienist from Valley Community Health Centers, said that the situation was worrying and urged people to attend regular check-ups. The centres offer a sliding scale fee system, […]


Volunteers host free dental event in Michigan

Volunteers host free dental event in Michigan

A team of volunteers will host a free three hour event to raise awareness of oral health in Michigan. Dental professionals from the Muskegon District Dental Society will be joined by students from Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College to host a fair to improve access to oral healthcare in Muskegon. During the […]


Dentists prepare for Halloween holiday

Dentists prepare for Halloween holiday

Dentists across America are preparing for one of the biggest holidays of the year, Halloween. Halloween is notoriously popular in America and many families go to great lengths to celebrate; however, for dentists it can be a worrying time as children often consume large amounts of sweet, sugary foods, which could harm their teeth. In […]


NHS Tayside investigating dental patient care

NHS Tayside investigating dental patient care

NHS Tayside is examining dental patient care because a man was forced to spend nine days in hospital following a tooth removal procedure. The case has been inspected by the Scottish ombudsman and representatives from the service have asked the health board to apologise to the patient. The patient had a wisdom tooth extracted at […]