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Dentists prepare for Mouth Cancer Action Month
Dental professionals up and down the country are gearing up for one of the most important campaigns of the year, Mouth Cancer Action Month. This year’s campaign, which is run by the Oral Health Foundation in conjunction with the Mouth Cancer Foundation, will launch on 1st November. As November approaches,…
READ ARTICLEScottish Association Speaks Out on Waiting Times
The British Dental Association (BDA) of Scotland has called on the government to do more to tackle oral surgery waiting times. The BDA has spoken out after a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request from the Scottish Liberal Democrats revealed that some patients have waited more than 120 weeks for ‘life-changing’…
READ ARTICLEProject Cuts Scottish Decay
New figures from the department of health showed a significant long-term decrease in the number of children needing fillings and extractions. Since 2000-01 the number of fillings given to children has fallen 62% from 774,762 to 298, 192 in 2019-19. Meanwhile, the number of tooth extractions has fallen 35%…
READ ARTICLENew study suggests gum disease increases high blood pressure risk
A new study suggests that people who have gum disease are more likely to develop high blood pressure. Researchers at the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London found that hypertension was more common in patients with advanced gum disease. As well as discovering a link between gum disease and…
READ ARTICLEGiant pandas undergo their first dental checks in Chengdu, China
Going to the dentist can be a nerve-wracking experience, but a group of giant pandas in Chengdu, China has breezed through their first check-up with no problems at all. A group of around 20 pandas was recently visited by dental experts, who provided a round of routine checks for the…
READ ARTICLEChinese scientists develop new tooth-repairing gel
Chinese scientists have developed a new tooth-repairing gel, which could spell the end of fillings. Researchers at the Zhejiang School of Medicine have created a unique gel formula, which is capable of regenerating the tooth enamel. The team’s innovative liquid solution contains calcium and phosphate ions, which are mixed into…
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