Education 'key to healthy teeth'

Yorkshire Post;  June 21, 2007 ;     462 words ......committee said poverty, poor diet and poor oral hygiene had to be tackled more effectively...report, said it was targeting areas with poor oral health. A spokeswoman said: "Regular...professionals in areas of Kirklees with poor oral health." Toothpaste and toothbrushes...

Heart attack link to tooth decay; Children in poorer areas are more at...

Evening Times;  December 24, 2001 ;     384 words ......with NHS Greater Glasgow, warned: "The bacteria linked with poor oral hygiene may also be implicated in a range of other serious...dental problems, there are more significant consequences of poor oral health." Dr Burns called on parents to make sure their children...

Tooth loss, dementia may be linked: study

Xinhua News Agency;  October 10, 2007 ;     238 words ......shown that people with dementia havea high incidence of poor oral health. Few researchers, however, have examined the relationship from the opposite direction, to determine whether poor oral health actually may contribute to the development of dementia...

State Legislature Proclaims 'CA Dental Hygiene Awareness Week' October 27...

PR Newswire;  October 21, 2003 ;     557 words ......Recent scientific studies linking poor oral health to chronic illnesses such as heart...upon Californians the consequences of poor oral care. It also purposefully coincides...oral health and chronic disease, calling poor oral health the silent X-factor ... responsible...

Gum disease threat.(News)

Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England);  May 23, 2008 ;     226 words ......risks including heart disease, research suggests. People with poor oral hygiene are increasing their risk of serious health conditions...improvement specialist, is hoping to highlight the risks linked to poor oral health. She said: There are links suggesting people with longterm...

EMBARRASSING AILMENTS; BAD BREATH.

The Daily Mail (London, England);  June 12, 2007 ;     405 words ......people suffers from bad breath (or halitosis). The main cause is poor oral hygiene - the bacteria coating your teeth and gums release...Badbreath can also be a sign of gingivitis (gum disease), caused by poor oral hygiene. Strong-smelling food such as garlic and onions as...

Practicing Poor Oral Hygiene Can Leave Kids and Parents Frowning When the...

PR Newswire;  May 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......The truth is, if your child practices poor oral hygiene while wearing braces, plaque...braces polled did not know that practicing poor oral hygiene while wearing braces could result...have decalcified areas on their teeth. Poor oral hygiene can allow plaque acids to work...

Researchers ID Behavioral Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancers; Sex...

Ascribe Higher Education News Service;  March 11, 2008 ;     700+ words ......with tobacco smoking, alcohol use and poor oral hygiene, which are the behaviors most...with tobacco or alcohol use, or with poor oral hygiene. These associations became stronger...with tobacco or alcohol use and with poor oral hygiene but not with any measure of sexual...

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Celebrates World no Tobacco Day

CCNMatthews Newswire;  May 31, 2006 ;     227 words ......prevention and health promotion. Did you know that smoking causes poor oral health? - Smokers have 3 times the odds of developing periodontal...quickly. Did you know that spit tobacco use is linked with poor oral health? Spit tobacco use may cause the following conditions...

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Marks World No Tobacco Day

Marketwire;  May 30, 2008 ;     252 words ......reminding Canadians that tobacco use is a major contributor to poor oral health. "Tobacco-free youth" is the theme of World No Tobacco...ages in quitting smoking." The link between tobacco use and poor oral health is clear: - Smoking is a significant risk factor for...

Crest Healthy Smiles works with Congress to curb oral disease

Dental Products Report;  May 1, 2006 ;     229 words ......House of Representatives. The resolution acknowledges that poor oral health can negatively impact quality of life, overall health...Since the Surgeon General revealed a 'silent epidemic' of poor oral health in America in 2000, Crest Healthy Smiles has been working...

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Celebrates World no Tobacco...

Canadian Corporate News;  May 31, 2006 ;     260 words ......prevention and health promotion. Did you know that smoking causes poor oral health? - Smokers have 3 times the odds of developing periodontal...quickly. Did you know that spit tobacco use is linked with poor oral health? Spit tobacco use may cause the following conditions...

halitosis

The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia;      84 words ...The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 halitosis /hal'it'sis/, bad breath caused by poor oral hygiene, dental or mouth infections, the eating of certain foods, as garlic or alcohol, use of tobacco, or some diseases, as the...

Health: HEALTH ZONE.(Features)

Sunday Mirror (London, England);  July 29, 2001 ;     140 words ......have severe gum disease are seven times more likely to have premature babies, a new study in America shows. Researchers say poor oral health - which leads to bacteria in the gums - could pose as big a risk to pregnant women as smoking or drinking. -OLDER workers...

Wide open to trouble.(News)

Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland);  January 11, 1998 ;     75 words ...Bad teeth and unhealthy gums may increase the risk of coronary heart disease, reveals a report. And poor oral health is just as worrying as smoking and a fatty diet. The link between teeth and heart trouble seems most obvious in men aged...