13 October 2016
A health watchdog has raised “major concerns” about access to NHS dentists in Bradford. A survey by Healthwatch revealed that 43% of adults and 30% of children in the area did not have access to an NHS dentist, with some being forced to undertake DIY dentistry in order to remove their own teeth. The watchdog said that a […]
06 October 2016
New research has revealed that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times. The study, published in the Journal of Dental Research, has found that people with untreated tooth infections are 2.7 times more likely to have cardiovascular problems than those who have had dental infections treated. Dr Nigel Carter […]
29 September 2016
New figures have revealed that more than two out of five children in England did not visit an NHS dentist in the past year, despite official health advice urging regular checks. In the year to the end of June, more than 6.7 million children visited an NHS dentist, which is just 57.9% of the child population. […]
22 September 2016
A survey to show the finances of Scottish dentists cost almost £40,000, and only one dental practice responded. The survey was commissioned after plans to reform the profession in Scotland revealed “serious misgivings” about figures currently available on the earnings and expenses of dentists who work for the NHS. However, the attempt to extract information from a sample of […]
15 September 2016
Academics at the University of Sheffield, along with national charity Heart Research UK, have helped bring about a change in advice to dentists about giving antibiotics to heart patients undergoing dental treatment. The change comes after research, funded by the charity and healthcare provider Simplyhealth, revelead that there had been an increase in cases of the life-threatening heart condition, […]
08 September 2016
Researchers believe that maintain the risk of bowel cancer could be decreased by maintaining good oral hygiene. A new study undertaken by a team of researchers from Harvard University’s TH Chan School of Public Health has shown that taking good care of your teeth and gums could also have a positive impact on your general health. Researchers believe […]
01 September 2016
New research has suggested that up to seven million children’s oral health is at risk because their parents are unaware of a highly effective preventative dental treatment, which is available free of charge on the NHS. A survey conducted by mydentist revealed that 60% of parents do not know about the availability of fluoride varnish treatment. This […]
25 August 2016
In an office, it is easy to develop poor eating habits; the stress, deadlines, and long hours can cause us to snack frequently throughout the day. However, this can have a negative impact on both physical and oral health. “Cake culture”, in which office workers at all levels bring communal snacks for special events, is not […]
