The Importance of Good Dental Care

Posted on : July 26, 2013  By : Wellness

Good dental care is a fundamental part of any society’s healthcare services. Many countries provide public or private dental service, but the standard of dental care is certainly not uniform on an international scale. What is more uniform are the problems which can be experienced by any international dental service, no matter where in the world they may be located.

One recent world news story from the UK has seen the Royal Dental Hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, come under scrutiny from the Department of Health Services. A full report has identified ‘serious deficiencies’ within hospital practices, with one consultant, Professor Philip Lamey, being accused of 46 counts of malpractice between the years of 2006 and 2010. As many as 15 patients were diagnosed with mouth cancer due to Professor Lamey failing to carry out required biopsies in his treatment programs. Four of the patients have since died of their conditions. Professor Lamey has also been accused of prescribing mouthwash and sugar-free chewing gum to patients after failing to first spot that they were in fact suffering from cancer.  Professor Lamey has denied all 46 allegations made against him and will face a misconduct panel to review his case in October. Such a case demonstrates that even a well regulated dental practice can be far from perfect in its approaches.

Other countries do not have the luxury of easily accessible dental care, and as such experience a different set of dental problems. Because of the importance of dental care, it makes sense to begin the process of education during a person’s younger days. However many parents in countries such as Africa have been found wanting when it comes to supervising their children’s dental care, with cases of tooth decay being all too common in many areas. For parents across the Western world, the same principles are still relevant. Untreated dental diseases can continue throughout childhood into adult years, and even babies can suffer from tooth cavities, so starting to educate your child about their dental requirements during their formative years is all the more important.

Here at the Apple Wellness Center, we believe strongly in providing effective dental service. We know that many people view a visit to the dentist as uncomfortable, inconvenient, or sometimes scary, so we strive to attain a level of service that both puts the patient first, and also leaves them feeling positive about any of our dental treatment. If you’re looking for a professional dentist in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, then why not check out the Apple Wellness Center, and see what we can offer you.

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