Posts Tagged ‘tooth loss’
Programme promotes oral health in Florida
A programme has been launched to promote oral health in Florida. The programme, which has been launched by the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry and the United Way of North Central Florida, was established to target poor families and raise awareness of oral health amongst families in Alachua County. The programme is designed to […]
Free dental screening for kids in Redding, California
The Shasta Healthy Smiles Oral Health Program is providing free dental screening for children aged between 0 and 5 in Redding, California. Children in Shasta County are invited to attend the free screening, which will take place on Tuesday 9th August between 10am and 2pm at the Shasta Family Justice Center on Market Street. Children […]
Study links tooth loss to higher risk of breast cancer
A new study has linked tooth loss and gum disease to a higher risk of breast cancer. The study, which was carried out by a research team at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, found that people who had lost teeth and suffer from gum disease were eleven times more likely to develop cancer than people […]
Study shows link between tooth loss and dementia
Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has expressed concern following the results of a study investigating the relationship between dementia and tooth loss. The study, which was conducted in Japan, involved more than 4,200 participants over the age of 65; all the participants underwent thorough dental examinations, as well as […]
Oral health survey reveals positive results in New Zealand
An oral health survey has revealed that standards of oral health are improving in New Zealand. Robyn Haisman, chief dental officer, said that the survey had produced pleasing results; this was the first survey that enabled ministers to get a snapshot of standards of oral health amongst both adults and children. The results of the […]
Oct 2010 Dental Clinic Open Days for Bruxism also Raise Funds for Veterans
People suffering from tooth clenching and grinding are invited to attend open days at dental clinics across the UK as part of the Bruxism Awareness Week held between 25 to 31 October 2010. The campaign, organised by S4S (UK) Ltd, aims to give suffers of bruxism opportunities to discuss their experiences and needs with dental […]
Friends of snooker legend Higgins campaign for money for vital op
Friends of Alex Higgins, former snooker world champion, are campaigning and fundraising in order to raise money for a potentially life-saving operation. Higgins, now 61, has battled throat cancer for many years and has lost his teeth as a consequence of radiotherapy. Friends say he now lives on a diet of baby food and is […]
Political aspirations quashed for hygienist Minetti
Silvio Berlusconi’s dental hygienist will not be able to run in Italy’s regional elections. Former showgirl Nicole Minetti, 25, was asked by the Italian prime minister, 73, to run for his party People of Liberty after she put a smile back on his face following an attack where he lost two of his teeth. However, […]
Smoking causes teeth and bone loss
A New Jersey dentist has said that smoking can lead to bone and tooth loss. Dr Sherzoy, who practices in Bergen County, has been highlighting that smoking not only causes heart disease and cancer but gum disease too. People who smoke are at increased risk of developing oral diseases which can lead to tooth loss […]
