Could supervised brushing at school help to stem the tide of decay?
Public Health England figures suggest that dentists are removing around 1,000 teeth per month from children under the age of 6, despite the fact that almost all cases of decay are preventable. With dental issues costing the NHS millions of pounds, and children missing 60,000 school days every year as…READ ARTICLE
Dental charity welcomes plans to expand HPV vaccine programme to protect boys
The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed plans to expand the HPV vaccine programme to protect boys, as well as girls. Currently, 12 and 13-year-old girls are offered the immunisation as part of a scheme to reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Now, Public Health England has confirmed that the programme…READ ARTICLE
Number of UK smokers falls by 1.8m in seven years
The number of smokers in England has fallen by 1.8 million in the last seven years, new figures confirm. The most recent statistics suggest that the number of smokers has fallen from 7.7 million in 2011 to 5.9 million in 2018/2019. This equates to around 1 in 7 adults. England…READ ARTICLE
New research shows that electric toothbrushes are better than manual brushes
New research has shown that using an electric toothbrush is better for your dental health than employing a manual brush. Researchers found that using an electric toothbrush contributes to healthier gums, a reduced risk of tooth decay and a higher probability of keeping the natural teeth for longer. The new…READ ARTICLE