Month: August 2021

New report suggests oral health inequalities are getting worse

A new report compiled by Public Health England and researchers from University College London suggests that oral health inequalities are getting worse. The report indicates that there are significant gaps in access to oral care and standards of oral health in the UK, with children, people with disabilities, homeless people…

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New study reveals almost half of adults experienced dental fear during the pandemic

A new study has revealed that almost half of adults experienced dental fear during the pandemic, with levels significantly higher among females. Researchers assessed groups of males and females in quarantine using the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) and the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). They found that 45.7% of adults…

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What does your mouth reveal about your general health?

Most people are aware that oral symptoms and changes in the mouth can be symptomatic of gum disease and decay but there are many other possible reasons for abnormalities and signs, including white patches and swollen gums.  TV dentist, Dr Hanna Kinsella, has shared advice for patients with questions about…

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