Mobile dental bus providing dentistry for the homeless

Latest News A mobile dental bus providing dentistry for the homeless has been set up in Winchester and Andover. Dentaid operates and manages the bus. Dentaid is a charity synonymous with providing dental care to the poorest and most vulnerable members of society. Therefore, they do vital work at home and abroad. A substantial ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry on 24th December 2019 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dentaid, dental checkup, Latest News, oral health, Pearl Dental Clinic

Portsmouth Youth Academy gets behind university dental initiative

Latest News Portsmouth Youth Academy gets behind university dental initiative in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining oral health. The Portsmouth Youth Academy coupled up with Portsmouth University to demonstrate effective dental care to fans young and old. However, with dental decay at an all-time high in children, this is ...

This entry was posted in Child Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Nurse, Dentist, Dentistry on 10th July 2019 by Clare Ludlam Tagged childrens dentistry, dental checkup, Dental Clinic, Dental Initiative, dental news, Dentist, Portsmouth Football Club, Portsmouth University, Portsmouth Youth Academy

Big support for Mouth Cancer Action Month

Latest News A Luton dentist is among many professionals offering big support for Mouth Cancer Action Month. Dentists across the country are providing dental check-ups and information on mouth cancer awareness to help patients identify the signs. Mouth cancer can present itself in the form of tumours that develop in the lip, gums, or ...

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on 6th November 2017 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental checkup, General Dentistry, Latest News, Mouth Cancer Action Month, raising awareness of mouth cancer

Price of dental treatment in England set to rise

The price of dental treatments in England is set to rise by 5% by the year 2017/18; a routine check-up will cost over twenty pounds and band C treatments, such as dental crowns, will cost over £240. According to the government, the price changes will only affect ‘those who can afford it’ whilst at the same time ‘...

This entry was posted in Dental Hygiene, Dentist, Dentistry, Teeth on 13th March 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Alistair Butt, BDA, dental checkup, England

Dental check-ups ‘can highlight underlying medical conditions’

Not only could regularly visiting a professional help to avoid a need for emergency dentistry, it could also flag up any underlying health issues patients may be suffering from. This is according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association, which points out that an oral examination can reveal conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and eating ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry, London Teeth Whitening on 1st October 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental checkup, Mary Hayes, Norwich Bulletin, Solomon Romano, teeth

Check-ups for gum disease ‘vital’

People need to be aware that just because their mouths appear healthy does not mean there are not underlying oral health issues, one expert has warned. Dr John Bridges explained the significance of dental hygiene in maintaining overall wellbeing and not just avoiding the need for emergency dentistry, Black Hills Today reports. He commented ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry, Gum Periodontal Disease on 6th July 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Black Hills Today, dental checkup, Dr Bridges, Dr John Bridges, Dr Tim Robinson, gum disease, KPLC

Dental check-ups ‘can highlight cancer signs’

Head to dentist's for canacer screening. Brits worried about their general health have been urged to head to their local dentist's office to have a check-up. The Mal Hutton CHANCE (Campaign For Head and Neck Cancer Education) Fund is urging people to visit their dentist regularly, as dental professionals will routinely check for this ...