Tag: Oral Health Foundation
Dental charity calls for NHS charges to be scrapped during the COVID-19 crisis
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the government to scrap NHS dental fees during the COVID-19 crisis. The charity believes that temporarily suspending charges would help patients to access treatment at a time when many are facing financial hardship. The crisis has contributed to rising rates of unemployment, and…
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Dental expert raises concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on oral health standards in poorer regions
The president of the Oral Health Foundation, Dr Ben Atkins, has raised concerns over the potential impact of COVID-19 on oral health standards in poorer regions of the UK. Research suggests that there are significant gaps in standards between deprived and affluent areas, most notably among children. In Blackburn and…
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Two-thirds of Brits now use an electric toothbrush, survey reveals
More than two-thirds of British adults are now using an electric toothbrush, according to a new survey. The Oral Health Foundation conducted a poll recently as part of this year’s National Smile Month campaign, which kicked off on the 18th May. The survey showed that there has been an increase…
READ ARTICLENew figures show lack of progress in tackling childhood tooth decay
New figures released by Public Health England (PHE) show a worrying lack of progress in tackling childhood dental decay. Statistics from PHE suggest that the proportion of children with tooth decay is the same as in 2017. In 2019, 23% of 5-year-olds had signs of tooth decay. The figure was…
READ ARTICLENew figures reveal 26% increase in cases of illegal tooth whitening
New figures from the General Dental Council show a 26% increase in the number of reports of illegal tooth whitening in 2019. The GDC has clamped down on the provision of illegal whitening treatments, but reports suggest that this is an industry that is still rife. Tooth whitening is a…
READ ARTICLENew 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…
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