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Mouth Microbes: The Helpful and the Harmful

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Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health


Dental Exam

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Source: National Library of Medicine - From the National Institutes of Health

Brighter Smiles all round for our second winner of Nominate a Smile!

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12 JUNE 2019 A nurse from Truro has been recognised as the second winner of this year’s Nominate a Smile for her incredible dedication to spreading healthy and happy smiles wherever she goes. Jo Trevelyan works as the Lead Nurse for Brighter Smiles, an oral health campaign which aims to improve the oral health of the local community in Cornwall. Jo was nominated by her colleague Tracy Wilson, who credits Jo for always going the extra mile by giving up evenings and weekends to attend events that help educate children and their families about the importance of good oral health. Come rain or shine, cold or warm, Jo makes time to attend local events and spread the word about good oral health. Speaking about Jo’s nomination, Tracy says: “The reason I nominated Jo is that everyday she inspires people. Whether it’s here in the office, the children in the schools she visits or the parents she interacts with. She has a really lovely, friendly, smiley yet professio...

Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Smile! Check out our #SmileMonth tunes!

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10 June 2019 National Smile Month 2019 has gotten off to a great start and has given us plenty of reasons to sing. Now, thanks to our friends at ‘Health Matters Education’ (HME), we can all sing the same tune – the official song of National Smile Month 2019! HME are a group who are dedicated to improving the health, fitness and well-being of children across the country and their original song “Toothbrush, Toothpaste, SMILE!” is the official song for National Smile Month 2019. It is a song which does a fantastic job of helping young children understand why it’s important to brush and also reminds them to show off their healthy mouth with a happy smile! You can give it a listen below, just be warned, once you’ve heard it once you won’t be able to get it out of your head!  Listen here: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Smile Toothbrush__Toothpaste__Smile.mp3 Sing along by downloading the lyrics! Whether you’re a parent, oral health...

What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

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10 June 2019 When hearing the word ‘acid’ we might be likely to recall the various chemicals we saw in glass bottles in science class at school. Or maybe we think of it as the thing that can cause heartburn and indigestion.  However, acids also play an important role in our oral health. While most of our diet is made up of things with generally low acidity, there are several foods and drinks that are high enough in acid to cause a problem.  High acidity foods and drinks can have serious consequences for our enamel and are the cause of dental erosion How acid affects our mouth Acid is a problem for our teeth as it weakens the enamel of our teeth, leaving them vulnerable to damage. Every time we eat or drink anything acidic, the enamel on our teeth becomes softer for a short while and it loses some of its mineral content. Our saliva will slowly cancel out this acidity and get our mouth back to its natural balance. However, if this acid attack happens too often,...

Why sugar free gum is the perfect on-the-go accessory your smile shouldn’t be without

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10 June 2019 Gum.  Chews.  Chud.  With all the slang words you hear for chewing gum, you might be forgiven for thinking that it’s nothing more than a fashionable trend.  Indeed, the stereotype of seeing somebody chewing a piece of gum, mouth wide open, is not particularly appealing.  Because of this, it might be easy to dismiss the thought of trying chewing gum.  This is a mistake.  Chewing gum (the sugar free kind) can be extremely beneficial for your oral health and in this article, I’m going to layout the reasons why.    Chewing gum, in various forms, has been around for thousands of years.  It has been suggested that in its earliest forms, tree and plant-based ingredients were used as gum to simply help satisfy the human instinct to chew. Later, civilizations like the Mayans, Aztecs and then the Ancient Greeks went on to develop chewing gum that had health benefits.  It was at this time where chewing gum first bec...

Devonshire great-grandmother announced as final Nominate A Smile winner!

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14 June 2019 A 92 year-old grandmother from Devon has been declared the fourth and final winner of Nominate A Smile 2019. Pam Timson, a stroke-survivor and all-round star, has been putting smiles on the faces of those around her for the best part of a century and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon! Born in London Paddington in 1927, Pam initially worked for London Transport as an Accounts Clerk before joining Vispring to make aeroplane wings during World War II. Pam, now living in Exeter, was nominated by her granddaughter Karen, who was full of praise for her lovely nan. Karen said: “I decided to nominate Nanny Pam as she has always been an incredibly hardworking person and always wants to help others. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her and she is a real inspiratio n to me and my children. “Sadly, Pam suffered a stroke about five years ago which left her unable to walk unaided. Despite this, she continues to make everyone laugh with her sense...

Newest Nominate a Smile winner is top of the class

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13 June 2019 A headteacher from the Greater Manchester region has been announced as the latest recipient of the Nominate a Smile award. Garry Johnson (41) of Lowerplace Primary School in Rochdale, has been recognised for his determination and passion for tackling childhood tooth decay and obesity across the area. Garry has brought several oral health initiatives into the classroom throughout his teaching career.  All of which have had a positive impact on thousands of children and families. As well as teaching his pupils about the importance of toothbrushing and a healthy diet, Garry has formed a relationship with a local dental practice who regularly come out to do health checks on the 600 children at the school. When asked about what drives him to do the work he does Garry says: “In a nutshell I can’t directly influence the life choices made at home as the adults are in charge.  But what I can do at school is to educate and empower our children to take owne...

Type 1 Diabetes Might Hurt Young Kids' Brain Growth

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The data suggest a need for even better blood sugar management in children with type 1 diabetes, but kids in the study were -- on average -- doing well in and out of school, one researcher noted.

Report: Drug ODs, Suicides Soar Among Millennials

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Opioid overdose death rates among millennials increased by more than 500% between 1999 and 2017, and deaths caused by synthetic opioids increased by a staggering 6,000%.

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Suicide Risk in Young

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Gabapentinoids

The medicine, pregabalin (Lyrica), comes from a class of drugs called gabapentinoids.

CDC: Exercise Rates Up for Urban, Rural Americans

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Among adults living in rural America, 13.3% were exercising in 2008 at recommended rates, but by 2017 that number had risen to 19.6%. And in cities, rates went even higher -- from 19.4% to 25.3%.

A donation to the Oral Health Foundation

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As an entirely self-funded charity, the Oral Health Foundation relies on your generous donations to continue our important mission of bringing better oral health to all. By donating you join a wide range of wonderful people and organisations who are passionate about what we believe in and work tirelessly towards. Dental care professionals, practices, non-health businesses, schools and other education bodies, large business and, importantly, the public, all help us to deliver our messages and we greatly welcome your support too. We know our close relationship with our supporters is precious, it allows us to champion oral health in the public domain, whether it's out on the high street, in the dental practice, or contributing to Government consultations on fluoridation, action on mouth cancer, minimum pricing alcohol or plain packaging on cigarettes. You are the reason we can continue to offer vital services which help bring better oral health for all. Thank you for your valuable do...

The Oral Health Podcast

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As part of National Smile Month, we have joined forces with proud sponsors, GSK, to create a series of new oral health podcasts. This mini-series consists of three podcasts that delve into different hot topics in the world of oral health:  Podcast One - Healthy Gums In the first podcast in this National Smile Month mini-series, Dr Ben Atkins is joined by Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, and Dr Saoirse O'Toole, a Clinical Lecturer at King's College London, to discuss gum health and answer some common questions around the topic including:  What is gum disease? How can we achieve good gum health? How can we tackle bleeding gums?  Listen here: The Oral Health Podcast | Episode One | Healthy Gums    For more information on how to maintain healthy gums please click here. If you still have questions, get in touch with our Dental Helpline.   Podcast Two - Diet and My Teeth We're back! It's the second...

Dental Helpline

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Your oral health is important to us. Our Dental Helpline is here to give you the very best information, advice and support about the health of your mouth. For free advice on any oral health issue, call our team on 01788 539780 (local rate call in the UK). Alternatively, send us your enquiry via email and one of our experts will get back to you within 3 working days. Email the Dental Helpline    The Dental Helpline continues to be an invaluable resource for those looking to seek advice, help and reassurance about their oral health and wellbeing. It is a truly charitable service. All enquiries are completely confidential and answered quickly. Staffed by fully trained oral health experts and dental nurses, the Dental Helpline will provide free and impartial advice on a range of topics, such as dental terms and treatment procedures, oral hygiene, current legislation and regulations, dental charges, complaints procedures, and referrals to other organisations...

Blue Wednesday

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I’m sure we all know about blue Mondays. Those Monday morning blues after the weekend never quite seem to leave you. For most mouth cancer patients, their cancer blues will almost never leave them. There will always be a reminder of what they went through every day. Whether it’s their speech, their ability to eat and drink, or even just the ability to breathe properly, there is no getting away from it. For this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, we’re asking everyone to show their support by making Wednesday 13 November ‘Blue Wednesday’. You can buy a blue ribbon badge, pick out something blue to wear or don on a bright blue lipstick. Help us to raise awareness of mouth cancer by showing your support. How to take part in Blue Wednesday Find something blue Chances are you will have something blue in your wardrobe, but we’d like you to be more creative than that! Why not find something from a charity shop that raises money for cancer? You wi...

New York Halts Religious Vaccine Exemption

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Reacting to an ongoing measles outbreak, New York state has eliminated the religious exemption for not vaccinating children.

Weedkillers in Cereals: What to Know

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The EWG first tested oat-based products in August 2018 and then again in October. It did the latest round to see if there has been any shift in the market or if oat-based foods still contain levels that were present before.

DDT Still In Lakes 50 Years After Ban

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Researchers studied sediment that reflected lake conditions from about 1890 to 2016 and found peak DDT levels in the 1970s and 1980s. But the DDT concentrations in the current layer were still higher than considered safe for fish, frogs and other aquatic life.

When Healthy Eating Becomes a Dangerous Obsession

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Though less well-known than anorexia nervosa or bulimia -- and not as well-documented -- a new study review says the eating disorder known as orthorexia can also have serious emotional and physical consequences.

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