UK Dentists To Give Lifestyle Advice

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In the UK, the government is calling for pharmacists and dentists to give lifestyle advice to patients. The aim is to find out about any bad habits that could be causing problems in the patient.

Patients should be told to cut down on alcohol when they pop into the chemists, according to a Government report.

It is calling for pharmacists to ask about the public’s lifestyles while they are collecting prescriptions to root-out any bad habits that may be causing health problems.

And dentists and opticians should also ask patients about their drinking habits, diets and how often they exercise during routine appointments, according to the report written by the NHS Future Forum, the Government’s health advisors.

The report states that healthcare professionals including dentists, opticians, pharmacists and midwives should ‘use every contact with an individual to maintain or improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing’.

This could include offering advice about the dangers of heavy drinking to a man picking up contraception.

Similarly a pharmacist should consider asking a patient picking up cough mixture whether they need help… continue reading

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Cocoa Extract Toothpaste Launches in New Orleans

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A new toothpaste that uses an extract of cocoa as an active ingredient has launched in New Orleans. The toothpaste contains no fluoride and relies on minerals and cocoa extract instead.

A New Orleans technology firm on Wednesday officially launched a toothpaste that uses an extract of cocoa as its active ingredient. With local economic development leaders looking on, Theodent LLC unveiled at a press conference Theodent Classic, which is being sold at Whole Foods stores in the United States and Canada, and Theodent 300, an extra-strength version that is being sold on the company’s web site and at dental and medical offices.

Theodent toothpaste contains no fluoride, which has been associated with a number of health problems, and relies instead on a proprietary blend of cocoa extract and other minerals that has been found to strengthen and harden tooth enamel. Henry Gremillion, dean of Louisiana State University’s School of Dentistry, on Wednesday called the toothpaste “a major step forward in oral health.” Dental disease often preceeds other health issues, Gremillion said. “We are entering a new era of quality health care in which Theodent plays an important role,” he added.

Tetsuo Nakamoto, Chief Scientific Officer of Theodent and a professor emeritus at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, discovered the benefits of the cocoa extract years ago. He collaborated with… continue reading

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