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IDNA hosts oral health event for entire dental team

The Irish Dental Nurses Association (IDNA) will be hosting a scientific lecture on 8 September entitled Saliva – why is it so important? at the Dublin Dental University Hospital. The event will be presented by Catherine Waldron, director and lecturer for the dental hygiene programme at Dublin Dental University Hospital, alongside Dr Michael Dodds, Wrigley’s … Continued

Dental exams unearth 22 mouth cancer cases

Recent free dental examinations in Ireland have unearthed 22 cases of mouth cancer among the public. The dental examinations are part of an ongoing initiative to increase Irish public awareness of free dental check-ups and good oral health. This comes following the news that only one in three adults are taking advantage of free dental … Continued

Dental charity celebrates 10-year birthday

Above picture: Dental charity Bridge2aid has helped changed the lives of thousands in East Africa since 2004 Dental charity Bridge2aid will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its dental training programme at Wembley Stadium, London. Bridge2Aid has accomplished some incredible achievements since the charity’s very first training programme back in 2004, with the support of many, … Continued

Coffee aids fight against gum disease

Coffee may combat periodontal bone loss, US researchers say. Reseachers analysed data from 1,152 men from the US Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study (DLS) during trienniel dental visits between 1968 and 1998. The DLS is a prospective study of the oral health of medically healthy male veterans. The study found a ‘small but … Continued

Parents’ war on sugar seeks more support

New research from Colgate shows that parents need additional support to help look after their children’s teeth as healthy diet messages are failing to sink in. Almost two thirds of dental professionals find themselves repeating the same dietary and oral health advice for caries prevention in children during their appointment most or all of the … Continued

Mediterranean diet lowers mouth cancer risk

A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of developing mouth cancer, research has found. The study found that patients who had a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, fish and olive oil can halve the risk of developing the disease. Researchers also discovered that young adults, non-smokers and those with a higher level … Continued

Fizzy drinks present triple threat to kids’ teeth

Researchers are warning parents of the dangers of highly acidic drinks that could present a ‘triple threat’ of permanent damage to young people’s teeth. Highly acidic drinks include soft drinks, fruit juice, sport drinks, and others. Australian dental researchers have shown that lifelong damage is caused by acidity to the teeth within the first 30 … Continued