Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Schoolchildren celebrate Dental Health Week
Schoolchildren in Campbelltown have been celebrating Dental Health Week by learning about healthy eating, brushing their teeth and looking after their gums. Children from Minto and Claymore public schools received a visit from local dentist, Dr Matthew White as part of the event, which was held to promote good oral health and raise awareness of […]
British Dental Trade association supports health campaign
The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is supporting the government’s Change 4 Life health campaign. The BDTA will support the healthy living campaign by implementing a programme which is designed to encourage children to choose healthier treats in order to tackle the growing problems of obesity and dental decay. The new campaign will be launched […]
Calgary dental hygienist travels to Kenya to help poor children
A dental hygienist from Calgary has travelled to Kenya to help children living in poverty. CoraMarie Clark, the founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation, journeyed to Nairobi to work alongside the Maasai Development Project. She arrived with 3,000 toothbrushes and worked alongside a volunteer dentist. The pair wanted to help children learn about oral […]
Sacramento charity set to expand services to include dental care
A Sacramento non-profit organisation is set to expand its services to include paediatric dentistry. The Effort currently provides addiction services, mental health care and general health care for young people and children and four clinics will soon offer paediatric dental services. The new services will be funded by a grant from the First 5 Sacramento […]
Dental practice’s open day attracts plenty of visitors
A dental practice in South Shields attracted a large number of visitors after dentists revealed they were hosting a fairy-themed open day for children in the area. The South Tyneside Dental Group’s Westoe Road surgery hosted the event to teach children about the importance of brushing their teeth, visiting their dentist and eating healthy foods. […]
Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic
The Australian Dental Association has revealed that recent research has confirmed an epidemic of tooth erosion amongst teenagers. The research, which involves teenagers from schools across Australia, found that 68 percent of students had signs and symptoms of tooth decay in at least one tooth. Dentists say that fizzy drinks and energy drinks are to […]
New dental gel could spell the end of fillings
A new dental gel that encourages decayed teeth to regenerate could spell the end of fillings. Researchers in France are currently developing the new product, which will come as a huge boost for patients with dental phobia. Dental phobia and dental anxiety are extremely common and a large proportion of dental patients avoid going to […]
Mobile unit pulls up in Washington
A mobile unit will offer treatment to children in Washington next week. The SmileMobile will visit the Sequim Boys and Girls Club to provide them with reduced rate dental care. Figures show that around 60 percent of children in Washington suffer from tooth decay and many children are not visiting the dentist on a regular […]
65 percent of children have tooth decay in Jordan
A survey has revealed that 65 percent of school-aged children have tooth decay in Jordan. The study, which was conducted by the Jordan Dental Association, involved 1,004 children from schools around Jordan. The survey also found that only 18 percent of children brushed their teeth properly and only 2 percent used dental floss. Other similar […]
Sugar free treats could harm children’s dental health
Consumer activists in Sydney have warned parents that sugar free treats and snacks could be damaging to children’s dental health. Brad Schmitt, a journalist, said that parents are unaware of the acidic content of sugar free snacks, which are often marketed as being healthy alternatives to sweets and chocolate. Snacks such as Kellogg’s Nutri Grain […]
