DUNDEE, Scotland: Dental students from the University of Dundee have won an award for an innovative oral health project aimed at benefitting prison inmates. The award was presented by Dr Nigel Carter, OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, while on a recent visit to the university’s School of Dentistry as part of a panel to judge community oral health projects.
Fourth-year dental students were asked to select an area or group in the local community and then challenged to raise awareness of oral health by showing community members how to develop good oral health routines. As part of their dentistry programme, the students worked alongside voluntary and community organisations which helped them reach out to individuals with mental health issues, the homeless and those with learning disabilities.
The winning group of students was tasked with tackling the issue of oral health for the inmates of the Scottish Prison Service within HM Prison Perth. The project focused mainly on motivation and education and was delivered through informational posters and workshops, as well as an educational video.
Carter said: “Every project that was presented to the panel highlighted several fantastic ways we can get important oral health messages and education to those that are more likely to suffer with dental disease.”
He continued, “The winning team showed excellent knowledge of the problems that prisoners face with their oral health. Their solution was extremely sensible, tackled the key issues and, if rolled out, could have a positive effect on their well-being.”
“Studies show that prisoners are more likely to suffer from oral diseases, have lower levels of dental treatment and less motivation to maintain their oral health in comparison to the general population. The oral health of prisoners is often overlooked so measures need to be implemented as to make it a far greater priority,” Carter added.
The winning group was chosen by a panel of oral health experts, including Carter, who commented: “Every student was enthusiastic and passionate about their project and most importantly, recognised the barriers and challenges of delivering oral health education to more at-risk members of society. As a population, it is vital that we continue to work as hard as possible to reduce inequalities and spread positive oral health messages to all members within our communities.”
Tags:
ADELAIDE, Australia: A nationwide study is currently seeking people in New South Wales and Victoria to participate in dental interviews and free dental ...
SYDNEY, Australia: In a follow-up to its Dental Health Week 2017 campaign, held from 7 to 13 August, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is reminding ...
MALMÖ, Sweden: In the hope of better understanding the status quo of dental education within the EU, various stakeholders from Sweden, the UK and Spain, ...
The common misconception that oral health is not interlinked with overall health is slowly being dispelled by dental professionals who continue to ...
As the elderly population continues to grow exponentially, it is now more important than ever to address certain challenges related to the oral and overall ...
TOKYO, Japan: Over the past few decades, Japan has put a tremendous amount of effort into improving the population’s oral health. However, in a recent ...
WARDHA, India: Health authorities in India face several obstacles in the efficient delivery of dental care, including a dentist-to-population ratio that is ...
Prof. Nagihan Bostanci is head of Internationalisation in Dentistry and professor of Inflammation Research (Periodontics) in the Department of Dental ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., U.S.: The important role that good oral health plays in helping to sustain good general mental and physical health has been well ...
AACHEN, Germany: Dental care is vital for well-being and overall health but is sometimes neglected because of certain barriers to accessing dental services....
Live webinar
Wed. 24 April 2024
1:00 pm EST (New York)
Live webinar
Fri. 26 April 2024
12:00 pm EST (New York)
Live webinar
Mon. 29 April 2024
12:30 pm EST (New York)
Prof. Roland Frankenberger Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. dent.
Live webinar
Tue. 30 April 2024
1:00 pm EST (New York)
Live webinar
Tue. 7 May 2024
8:00 pm EST (New York)
Live webinar
Thu. 9 May 2024
8:00 pm EST (New York)
Live webinar
Mon. 13 May 2024
1:00 pm EST (New York)
Doc. MUDr. Eva Kovaľová PhD.
Brazil / Brasil
Canada / Canada
Latin America / Latinoamérica
USA / USA
Austria / Österreich
Bosnia and Herzegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Bulgaria / България
Croatia / Hrvatska
Czech Republic & Slovakia / Česká republika & Slovensko
France / France
Germany / Deutschland
Greece / ΕΛΛΑΔΑ
Italy / Italia
Netherlands / Nederland
Nordic / Nordic
Poland / Polska
Portugal / Portugal
Romania & Moldova / România & Moldova
Slovenia / Slovenija
Serbia & Montenegro / Србија и Црна Гора
Spain / España
Switzerland / Schweiz
Turkey / Türkiye
UK & Ireland / UK & Ireland
China / 中国
India / भारत गणराज्य
Japan / 日本
Pakistan / Pākistān
Vietnam / Việt Nam
ASEAN / ASEAN
Israel / מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Algeria, Morocco & Tunisia / الجزائر والمغرب وتونس
Middle East / Middle East
Dr. David BarackRegister now1CELive webinar
Dr. David FrenchLive webinar
Prof. Roland Frankenberger Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. dent.Register now1CELive webinar
Dr. Luis TovimRegister now1CE:sharpen(level=0):output(format=png)/up/dt/2022/01/Ivoclar_Logo_19-01-2022.png "Ivoclar")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Envista-names-Paul-Keel-new-CEO-1.jpg "Envista names Paul Keel new CEO")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Shutterstock_1698007795.jpg "Can dentists help patients experiencing food insecurity?")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/EvoDent-showcases-latest-dental-solutions-at-Krakdent-2024.jpg "EvoDent showcases latest dental solutions at KRAKDENT 2024")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Osstem-Implant-lends-a-hand.jpg "Osstem Implant expands charity initiatives across Asia")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Study-links-e-cigarette-use-with-increased-risk-of-heart-failure.jpg "Extensive study links e-cigarette use with increased risk of heart failure")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/01/Ivoclar_Logo_19-01-2022.png "Ivoclar"){kind=logo}
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2011/07/fdi.png "FDI World Dental Federation")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/01/HASSBIO_Logo_horizontal.png "HASSBIO"){kind=logo}
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2015/09/Curaden.png "Curaden")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/10/DMP-logo-2020_end.png "DMP DENTAL INDUSTRY"){kind=logo}
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2014/02/3shape.png "3Shape")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2019/05/Prison-oral-health-project-wins-award_780-x-439-1.jpg "Oral health project addresses dental needs of prison inmates")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Envista-names-Paul-Keel-new-CEO-1.jpg "Envista names Paul Keel new CEO")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/wp-content/themes/dt/images/dt-user.gif "Dental Tribune International")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2017/07/shutterstock_6447517001.jpg "National oral health study needs participants")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2017/08/20638391_1778523772188474_8663332687503232982_n.jpg "Dental Health Week still raising awareness of oral health")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/05/Project-O-Health-Edu-seeks-to-shape-oral-health-professionals-education-in-Europe-edited.jpg "Project O-Health-Edu seeks to shape oral health professionals’ education in Europe")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2023/09/Historically-oral-health-has-been-separated-from-the-rest-of-health-.jpg "“Historically, oral health has been separated from the rest of health”")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2023/09/Maintaining-good-dental-and-oral-health-is-crucial-for-lifelong-quality-of-life.jpg "“Maintaining good dental and oral health is crucial for lifelong quality of life”")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/02/Oral-health-study-of-dental-students-highlights-wider-demographic-issues.jpg "Oral health study of dental students highlights wider demographic issues")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2023/11/Improving-oral-health-in-India-using-mobile-dental-vans.jpg "Improving oral health in India using mobile dental vans")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2022/11/DELIVER-Funding-received-for-major-collaborative-project-that-aims-to-improve-oral-health-quality.jpg "DELIVER: Funding received for major collaborative project that aims to improve oral health quality")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2019/09/Studies-focus-on-oral-health-of-older-Chinese-Americans.jpg "Studies focus on oral health of older Chinese Americans")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2023/12/Study-examines-oral-health-of-war-affected-Ukrainian-refugees-in-Germany.jpg "Study examines oral health of war-affected Ukrainian refugees in Germany")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Envista-names-Paul-Keel-new-CEO-1.jpg "Envista names Paul Keel new CEO")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/Shutterstock_1698007795.jpg "Can dentists help patients experiencing food insecurity?")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/up/dt/2024/04/EvoDent-showcases-latest-dental-solutions-at-Krakdent-2024.jpg "EvoDent showcases latest dental solutions at KRAKDENT 2024")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/wp-content/themes/dt/images/3dprinting-banner.jpg "3D Printing Banner")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/wp-content/themes/dt/images/aligners-banner.jpg "3D Printing Banner")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/wp-content/themes/dt/images/covid-banner.jpg "3D Printing Banner")
:sharpen(level=0):output(format=webp)/wp-content/themes/dt/images/roots-banner-2024.jpg "3D Printing Banner")
To post a reply please login or register