Eligible civil servants to get annual S$500 ‘well-being’ benefit from October

SINGAPORE — From October 2024, eligible civil servants will receive a S$500 annual benefit which they can use to support their health, growth and well-being. Public officers will be able to use the benefit, called FlexiGrow, flexibly “based on their own needs, such as courses for personal development and fitness programmes”, said the Public Service…

Expert Shares The Connection And How To Combat It

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily known for its effects on joints, causing inflammation, pain, and stiffness. However, its impact often extends beyond the joints, affecting various parts of the body, including the oral cavity and teeth. We spoke to our expert Dr Raghavendra BR, Dentist, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, who…

Dark Chocolate And Dental Health: Dark Chocolate Can Reduce Gum Disease Risk By Half Says Study ; Know How

Updated Jul 8, 2024, 21:00 IST According to a recent study, eating dark chocolate can reduce your risk of gum disease by half. Researchers from Chongqing Medical University in China say antioxidants and flavonoids in dark chocolate are linked to a 54 per cent lower risk of gum diseases. Read on to know more. Researchers…

Foundation makes health care grants to area agencies

The Virginia Health Care Foundation has awarded more than $1.7 million in grants to 19 Virginia organizations for increasing access to behavioral health, medical and dental services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. “From the Eastern Shore to Bristol, Virginia, all of these grantees are addressing urgent and ongoing needs,” said Deborah Oswalt, VHCF’s Executive…

Wolverhampton nursery running daily toothbrushing session

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Wolverhampton has the highest percentage of children with decayed or missing teeth in the country (generic pic) Article information Author, Eleanor Lawson Role, BBC News, West Midlands 2 hours ago A nursery is holding daily toothbrushing sessions for its children to help improve dental hygiene. Sunflowers Day Nursery in…

New report explores the critical link between oral health and Alzheimer’s disease

Oral health challenges in ADRD patients Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease encounter significant barriers to maintaining oral health. This is particularly true in advanced stages of the disease when cognitive decline impairs their ability to perform routine oral care tasks. They may struggle to understand or complete their oral care routine, report oral pain, or cooperate…

7 Best Teeth-Whitening Strips, According to Dentists 2024

The classics are classics for a reason—and that’s exactly why Crest3D Whitestrips earn our number-one spot. I’ve been using these drugstore strips once a year since high school whenever I want a brighter smile. Technically, you’re supposed to apply these at-home teeth-whitening strips for 20 days straight, but I usually find that my smile already…

To placate dentists, Ottawa changes dental-care plan billing

To placate dentists, Ottawa changes dental-care plan billing

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Canada Health minister says dentists can now ‘dip a toe’ in the program before fully committing Author of the article: The Canadian Press Laura Osman Published Jul 08, 2024  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an…

Dentists pledge 700,000 more appointments under Labour

Dentists have pledged to deliver 700,000 more urgent appointments a year after talks with the Health Secretary. The British Dental Association (BDA) said it was ready to work on plans set out in Labour’s manifesto to overhaul NHS dentistry. This includes reforming the “not fit for purpose” dental contract and increasing the number of emergency…