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Poor dental health can make your brain shrink

Did you think not brushing your teeth can only cause a cavity? Think twice before skipping oral health. Poor oral hygiene can increase your chance of getting gum disease, dental cavities, and a host of other health issues, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Recently, a new study by Japanese…

The Times of India

Expensive dental care worsens inequality. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

There’s growing awareness public dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need.

The Conversation

Smile! What are veneers and what do they do to your natural teeth?

It seems our perception of dental health and beauty has changed over the last 20 years or so. Social media posts, TV shows and films depict a perfect smile as being dominated by a broad pearly white teeth.

The Conversation

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Vaping warning as dentist explains how habit could affect your jaw

From brushing your pearly whites at least twice a day to the often overlooked link between mental and dental health, National Smile Month encourages us to take extra care of our mouths

Daily Mirror

Best natural dog treats to boost your pup’s immunity

Improve your pooch’s digestion, dental health and more with these all-natural treats

Evening Standard

Almost HALF of all five-year-old's in Greater Manchester town have teeth so bad they could need fillings

'There is clearly a widespread problem', say concerned leaders - and it might have only gotten worse

Manchester Evening News

Teachers handing out toothpaste as rising UK costs hit pupils’ dental health

Three-quarters of teachers surveyed say they have noticed children lacking access to toothpaste and toothbrushes

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Sheetz is dropping its controversial 'smile policy' after employees spoke up

Sheetz, the Pennsylvania-born convenience store chain, is getting rid of an appearance rule governing employees' dental health.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Children’s dental health ‘a national disgrace’ – 9 hacks for healthier teeth

As a doctor warns toothbrushes are a ‘luxury’ for some families, a dental health expert tells Lisa Salmon how parents can help kids avoid tooth decay.

The Independent UK

Water fluoridation not enough to shrink dental health inequalities, study finds

Approach brings smaller benefits to children’s teeth than previously suggested

The Guardian - UK

Water fluoridation ‘offers only modest benefit to dental health of children’

Nevertheless scientists said fluoridation should be considered alongside other measures to protect children’s dental health.

The Independent UK

A town employee quietly lowered the fluoride in water for years

Residents of a small Vermont community were blindsided by news that a water department official lowered fluoride levels nearly four years ago, giving rise to worries about children's dental health.

WEKU

Number of ‘dental deserts’ across England growing, figures show

Previous data has shown that children in deprived communities have poorer dental health than those in richer places.

The Independent UK

Poor dental health may increase risk of dementia, claims study

Having poor dental health may be more damaging to your health than many would realise.

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Poor dental health linked to cognitive decline and increased dementia risk, claims study

Having poor oral health can do more damage than people may think. A person’s oral health is directly linked to other health conditions including cognitive decline and increased dementia risk, claims a new study.

ABC News

In-house dental program Senior Smiles improving overall health, quality of life in aged care homes

In a small aged care facility on the New South Wales Central Coast, more and more residents are finding a reason to smile after a highly successful program helped them improve their dental health.

Chronicle Live

Sunderland dental surgery wants to expand with new treatment room

Grangetown Family Dental Health Centre wants to build a new treatment room, and a larger space for a hygienist to work

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Yr 4-Min Explainer On Why TF Dental Is Not Covered By Medicare In 2022

Good dental health is crucial and without it you can develop serious health issues like heart disease. So why is dental care not on medicare?

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