latest news: in Bermuda
Showing 7 of 7 Articles:
-
School dental programme hit by fluoride issues
A supply problem has forced a dental health programme in schools to be scaled back. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said that the programme was told in August that its usual supplier could no longer provide fluoride, used to prevent tooth decay. But the spokeswoman said: “After research, we were able to find […]
Bermuda -
Govt discussed cutting fluoride programme
The Department of Health has moved to allay fears that its free fluoride supplement programme for children could be axed. Two sources, neither of whom would be named, told The Royal Gazette that the cost of the scheme came up at a recent meeting of health officials, when there was discussion about whether it should […]
Bermuda -
Tooth decay on rise among children and adolescents
Tooth decay among children and adolescents is on the rise. According to the Government clinic, children on the Island still experience less decay than similar age groups elsewhere however the incidence is increasing. Last year just over eight percent of the population was served by the dental department at the Victoria Street Clinic. Tooth decay […]
Bermuda -
Healthy Schools initiative teaches lifelong skills
From healthy feet to healthy teeth – students around the Island are being encouraged to take care of their bodies through a weekly initiative started by Healthy Schools’ coordinator Marie Beach. Every Wednesday has a theme. So far, schools have observed Fruit Day, Trash-Free Lunch Day, Drink Water Day, Move More Day and Healthy Smile […]
Bermuda -
Summer fluoride pills now ready
The Department of Health has issued a reminder that parents can now pick up their children’s summer supply of fluoride tablets. The fluoride tablets may now be picked up at the government clinics in Hamilton, St. George’s and Somerset between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. or 1.45 p.m. and 4.45 p.m. The Department of Health […]
Bermuda -
Concerns over fluoride
Most of us have been raised to believe that fluoride was good for teeth. However, there has always been a great deal of controversy surrounding fluoride’s safety. Recently, the debate has been fueled by Belgium’s ban on the sale of fluoride tablets and chewing gums. Most of us have been raised to believe that fluoride […]
Bermuda -
Inmates praise programme
The Dental Health Education Programme at Westgate has been given the thumbs up by the inmates who participated. And three of them who spoke to The Royal Gazette shared their determination to continue practising good oral hygiene once they are released. “I never knew the exact way to brush my teeth,” said Inmate A, a […]
Bermuda