This is where you will find information and advice on Ear Nose and Throat problems (Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) . The blog is administered by Northland (NZ) ENT specialists. We teach GPs, Registrars and House Surgeons and it is a pity not to have that information available for all who are interested. Hope our readers find it helpful!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Dental disease in Northland

Dental infection and secondary neck abscesses are regrettably very common emergency admission for our department. Northland experiences some of the highest dental disease rates in New Zealand. For the last year the hospital dental services are available 24hrs. a day for managing acute abscesses and we are available for extensive neck involvement.

This picture is a case I was involved with. The sad thing is that this is largely a preventable disease. It interested me that this man had never brushed his teeth for as long as he could remember.
When we see patients with other problems we will always discuss and educate them about smoking, but how often do we comment on their teeth and the importance of prevention of dental disease. I appreciate the big factor is cost, but I would encourage all of us to spend time in our consultation to look and advise on the patients teeth. For more reading go to Oral health for all Northlanders
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