Posts Tagged ‘World Health Organisation’

American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care 

American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care 

The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to new advice issued by the World Health Organisation, which advised dental patients against all non-essential services. In a statement, the ADA said it “respectfully, yet strongly disagrees” with the guidance.  Chad P. Gehani, president of the association, stressed that dental care is “essential” and highlighted the link […]


World Health Organization recommends suspending routine dental services to reduce virus spread

World Health Organization recommends suspending routine dental services to reduce virus spread

The World Health Organization has encouraged dental providers across the world to suspend routine dental services to minimise the risk of spreading Coronavirus.  Lockdowns introduced in countries all over the world contributed to practices shutting for months, but in many nations, surgeries are now open. In the UK, in line with national guidelines and WHO […]


Ministers provide access to face mask stocks, relieving pressure on dental practices

Ministers provide access to face mask stocks, relieving pressure on dental practices

Government ministers have provided access to central stocks of face masks, providing relief for anxious dentists. Concerns over a shortage of face masks caused by the corona virus have been growing, but the government has acted to relieve pressure. Practices were dealing with a maximum order quantity, with risks of running out of disposable masks […]


Action on Sugar Flags Up Shocking Sugar Content in High Street Hot Drinks

Action on Sugar Flags Up Shocking Sugar Content in High Street Hot Drinks

Dentists are well-known for warning their patients about the dangers of fizzy drinks, but new research carried out by Action on Sugar may prompt renewed guidelines. The charity, which has long been campaigning for a sugar tax to be introduced in the UK to battle rising rates of obesity, childhood dental decay and type 2 […]


Australian Dental Association Issues Oral Health Warning to Sports Stars

Australian Dental Association Issues Oral Health Warning to Sports Stars

The Australian Dental Association has warned sports stars they may be risking their oral health by consuming sugar-laden, acidic energy drinks. Committee chair Dr Peter Alldritt has urged athletes to stick to water and avoid drinking sports drinks in a bid to reduce the risk of decay brought about by acid erosion. Many popular energy […]


Dentist from Sheffield Supports New Call on Sugar

Dentist from Sheffield Supports New Call on Sugar

A dentist from Sheffield is supporting recent calls for sugar consumption cuts in order to reduce the rising rates of both obesity and tooth decay. Principal of One80dental, Nigel Rosenbaum from Totley, is backing the new proposal from the World Health Organisation. The draft guidance calls for individuals to reduce their daily sugar intake by half, […]


Poor Dental Health A Pressing Concern Among Children In Qatar

Poor Dental Health A Pressing Concern Among Children In Qatar

Poor dental health is one of the most pressing concerns for health experts in Qatar, with studies suggesting that a large proportion of children suffer with decay. According to research carried out by Dr Mohamed Sultan-al-Darwish, a consultant from the Prosthodontics department of the Al Wakra Hospital, the proportion of children suffering from dental decay […]


World Health Organisation Urges Sugar Consumption To Be Cut By 5% Of Daily Calories

World Health Organisation Urges Sugar Consumption To Be Cut By 5% Of Daily Calories

The World Health Organisation has urged people to eat less sugar, suggesting that sugar intake should not exceed 5 per cent of an individual’s daily calorie count. The new figure equates to less than a single can of Coca Cola and is significantly lower than the target intake of 10 per cent mentioned in guidelines […]


Researchers Suggest Cutting Sugar Intake To 5tsp Per Day

Researchers Suggest Cutting Sugar Intake To 5tsp Per Day

Researchers from Newcastle University have urged people to reduce their sugar intake to five teaspoons per day. A study by scientists at Newcastle University claims that the recommended sugar intake should be halved to 5 teaspoons per day after research revealed the implications of increased sugar consumption. The World Health Organisation recommends a daily intake […]


Oral Health A Major Concern In Pakistan

Oral Health A Major Concern In Pakistan

Recent figures have highlighted the alarming situation in Pakistan, with 95 per cent of people in the country suspected to have untreated dental disease. Pakistanis nowhere near World Health Organisation targets for oral health and many people are unaware of any dental services in their local area. The World Health Organisation recommends a ratio of […]