Posts Tagged ‘Tooth decay’
Fear of the dentist can increase your risk of tooth decay, study reveals
A new study has suggested that a fear of going to the dentist can increase your risk of developing tooth decay. Researchers at King’s College London claim that women are four times more likely to suffer from odontophobia (a phobia of the dentist) than men, putting them at greater risk of dental decay. The study […]
Paediatric consultant calls for improved programmes in England amid childhood decay crisis
An NHS paediatric dental consultant has called for improved oral health programmes in England to tackle the childhood decay crisis. Writing in The Guardian, Claire Stevens said that treating children for dental issues has become increasingly commonplace, and more needs to be done to reduce the number of children ending up in hospital wards preparing […]
Tayside schools to take fruit juice off the menu
Fruit juice will be removed from the menu in Tayside schools from the 31st March, it has been confirmed. Tayside Contracts has made the decision in partnership with local councils to try and reduce sugar intake among children. Head teachers of schools in the area have been sent a memo, which details the reasons why […]
Bradford dentist laments ‘unnecessary tragedy’ as figures show rise in extraction procedures
Bradford dentist, Dr Tony Kilcoyne has described rising rates of childhood decay in the city as an “unnecessary tragedy” after figures revealed an increase in extraction procedures carried out in hospital on children aged 4 and under. Statistics published on the Public Health England website showed that the number of procedures rose from 156 procedures […]
Cornwall-based dental firm launches new national campaign to tackle childhood decay
A dental firm based in Cornwall is preparing to launch a new national campaign to tackle alarming rates of childhood decay. Smile Together is launching the Brighter Smiles programme in Cornwall with a view to rolling out the initiative on a national scale. The aim of the campaign is to encourage dentists and local schools […]
US dentist publishes gruesome pictures to show the damage caused by fizzy drinks
An American dentist has published a series of gruesome images to show the damage popular fizzy drinks and energy drinks can cause to the teeth. Although it’s not strictly true that a tooth will dissolve in a glass of cola overnight, Dr Tom Bierman’s photographs show the alarming damage these sugary, acidic drinks can cause. […]
Irish dentists appeal for routine dental screenings in schools
Dentists in Ireland are appealing for the introduction of routine dental screenings in primary schools in a bid to tackle worrying rates of tooth decay. The Irish Dental Association has called for primary school children to be screened on a regular basis following the publication of a new study, which suggests that some children are […]
New research reveals shocking sugar content of popular soft drinks
New research has revealed the shocking sugar content of some of the United Kingdom’s favourite and most popular soft drinks. Data analysis conducted by Business Insider showed that a 500ml bottle of Lucozade contains 62 grammes of sugar, which equates to the same as three doughnuts. Coca Cola contains 54 grammes and Ribena Blackcurrant contains […]
Grimsby children are almost three times more likely to need teeth extracting, figures reveal
Children living in Grimsby are three times more likely to need teeth extracting than children living in other parts of the country, figures have revealed. Statistics show that 407 children were admitted to hospital for dental treatment in 2015/2016; this represents a rate of 119 children per 10,000. This rate is almost 3 times the […]
Health bosses and council members launch ground-breaking new public health plan in Manchester
Health bosses and council members in Manchester have launched a new public health plan, which aims to bring down the rates of childhood decay, encourage more people to stop smoking, and tackle the growing problem of obesity in the city. This is the first campaign of its kind in the UK, and bosses are hoping […]
