Posts Tagged ‘World Health Organisation’
Surfeit of Dentists Leaves Many Jobless in India
The number of dentists working in India has increased so much that many newly qualified dentists are struggling to find work. According to the World Health Organisation the ideal dentist to patient ratio is 1:7,500, but in some areas, including the state of Maharashtra, the ratio is 1:5,000. This dentist to patient ratio has rendered […]
Survey Reveals Scottish Children Consuming Fewer Fizzy Drinks
A survey conducted by the World Health Organisation has revealed that children in Scotland are avoiding fizzy drinks in favour of healthier alternatives. The study showed a dramatic decrease in fizzy drink consumption among youngsters, which represents a significant turnaround following research a decade ago, which suggested Scottish children drank more fizzy drinks than any […]
WHO Calls for Phasing Down of Dental Amalgam
The World Health Organisation has called for a ‘phasing down’ in the use of dental amalgam, rather than a complete phase out. In a report entitled ‘Future Use of Materials for Dental Restorations’, the authors call for a “multi-pronged” strategy and suggest that amalgam be gradually phased down, rather than phased out. The report also […]
Havana dentists successfully use stem cells to treat patients with periodontal disease
Dentists in Havana, Cuba, have not only recently succeeded in meeting the goal two years ahead of the deadline set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to improve the state of children’s oral cavity health, but have also announced success in use of stem cells to treat patients with periodontal disease this past week at […]
One in five US adults need to manage dental erosion and hypersensitivity
Approximately one in five adults (more commonly aged between 30 and 40 years) in the United States are affected by dental hypersensitivity: tooth pain or discomfort caused by exposure of dentin due to damaged enamel. The World Health Organisation defines dental erosion as advancing and unalterable dental hard tissue loss from chemical etching of the […]
