It has been recently estimated that as many as 450,000 women between the ages of 68 and 71 did not receive invitations to routine breast cancer screenings due to ‘administrative incompetence’.[i] Worst still, as many as 270 women may have died because of these errors. The issue has been traced back to a computer algorithm
Read moreIt has been estimated that as many as 270 women may have died because they did not receive invitations to routine breast cancer screenings due to ‘administrative incompetence’. The oversight may have affected many as 450,000 women between the ages of 68 and 71 since 2009, because of a computer algorithm error that has affected
Read moreJamie Oliver has told a select committee that more taxation is not the way to curb the UK’s obesity epidemic. By showing the committee the difference in sugar content in drinks before and after the tax, the famous chef and health campaigner lauded the progress that has been made. But he was quick to iterate
Read moreThe sugar tax may have just taken effect, causing some to turn to sweeteners as an alternative. However, new research has suggested that artificial sweeteners may have similar health consequences as sugar, but through completely different biochemical pathways. Indeed, evidence is now mounting that consuming large amounts of these chemicals could also lead to obesity and metabolic
Read moreNew research has made a promising discovery for the continued health of millions of heart attack survivors globally, as looking after their oral health has been found to help their cardiovascular system recover. The study found that bacteria which causes gum disease can also impair the healing and repair of arteries after a heart attack.
Read moreDental anxiety is rarely out of the spotlight, and a topic that I have certainly spoken about in the past. As an endodontist, I am accustomed to treating patients who are very afraid of sitting in the chair and have a root canal done and I know how difficult this can be from the professional’s
Read moreWe all know that it is important to brush our teeth at least twice a day – ideally before we go to bed at night and at one other time during the day. Normally, this will be in the morning: but should you do it before or after breakfast? There are arguments for both, obviously.
Read moreit’s easy, during a busy working day in the practice, to forget to take any breaks. For our nursing staff, it’s even easier to forgo their breaks in between patients – and by doing so, they may be putting themselves at risk of dehydration. Indeed, when working in a busy environment, we often forget to
Read moreGood news for red wine lovers: new research suggests that a specific compound called polyphenols, may help fend of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Researchers compared the effects of two polyphenols from red wine against grape seed and red wine extract supplements on bacteria that stick to teeth and gums and cause dental plaque, cavities
Read moreBy talking to over-65s, the Oral Health Foundation, has revealed some of the most common reasons elderly people stop visiting their dentists. In general, from first hand accounts, it seems that the most widespread barriers for over-65s were anxiety, poor general health, cost and the physical demands of actually travelling to visit the dentist. Indeed,
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