Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’

Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health

Experts urge parents to focus on infant dental health

Dentists have urged parents to take better care of their children’s teeth, following a survey that revealed that 97 percent of parents were unaware of the importance of taking their children to see the dentist within the first year of their life. The study, which was carried out by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, […]


Redditch set to celebrate National Smile Month

Redditch set to celebrate National Smile Month

Sure Start Children’s Centres in Redditch are preparing to celebrate National Smile Month. All six centres will run events and programmes to celebrate children’s oral health. From the 17th May, the centres will host four days of events, activities and educational games to celebrate the national campaign, which has the slogan of ‘Teeth 4 Life’ […]


Florida dentists team up to help underprivileged kids

Florida dentists team up to help underprivileged kids

Health departments in Baker County and Clay County are teaming up to expand dental healthcare for underprivileged kids. Dental professionals from the two Florida counties will offer their services free of charge for a special event, which is due to take place on the 3rd of May. The one-day event will target children without comprehensive […]


Dental students drop in on local children

Dental students drop in on local children

Dental hygiene students from Idaho State University visited children from Lincoln Early Childhood Center last week to give them fluoride treatments. The dental hygiene students visit the children three times a year and offer their services free of charge. The children receive fluoride treatments, which strengthen their teeth and help to prevent cavities and decay. […]


Stop smoking and improve your oral health

Stop smoking and improve your oral health

Smoking is continuously linked to serious medical conditions, including lung cancer, but many people are unaware of the dangers it presents to oral health. Tobacco contains thousands of harmful chemicals, which contribute to a number of general health issues; however, the damage it does to oral health often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe. Smoking […]


Barboursville set to host free one-day dental clinic

Barboursville set to host free one-day dental clinic

Barboursville residents will be able to receive free dental care courtesy of a one-day special clinic hosted by the Piedmont Regional Mission of Mercy. The one-off event will be held on the 1st May and patients that want free treatment are advised to start registering now. Volunteer dentists and hygienists will offer their services from […]


US dentists offer children without insurance free dental care

US dentists offer children without insurance free dental care

Dentists across America will open their doors to children that don’t have dental insurance this Friday as part of a national programme organised by Give Kids a Smile. Several dentists are expected to take part in the national event, which will offer routine dental examinations to children that are not covered by medical or dental […]


People may be eating up to 46 teaspoons of sugar without even realising

People may be eating up to 46 teaspoons of sugar without even realising

A study has revealed that food manufacturers are putting increasing amounts of sugar in their food products. The research project, which was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that not only were manufacturers stuffing their foods with sugar, but, alarmingly, consumers were completely unaware how much sugar they were eating; […]


Cavities more common in younger children

Cavities more common in younger children

Dentists in Canada have reported a significant increase in the number of younger children with dental cavities. Research carried out five years ago indicated that cavities amongst children were becoming less common; however, dentists have indicated that they are seeing an increasing number of young children with cavities and tooth decay. Decay is falling amongst […]


Dental hygienists to offer free preventive care for schoolchildren

Dental hygienists to offer free preventive care for schoolchildren

A new partnership between Brooker Memorial and local schools will mean schoolchildren in Torrington receive free preventive dental care. Brooker Memorial is a non-profit organisation, which helps people in the local community by offering certain events and programmes. Their latest venture is a partnership between the Brooker Memorial Children’s Dental Center and public and elementary […]