SEJONG, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government announced yesterday plans to reduce dental cavities among children by up to 20 percent amid growing concerns over figures pointing to the high risk of dental problems facing the country. According to a policy blueprint concerning the dental health of South Koreans from 2017 to [...]
SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) – “My dad always tells me that my breath smells like poop and it’s driving me mad. I have trouble talking to people up close, face-to-face in school.” “I have terrible breath like I’m belching out a public toilet.” “My girlfriend has awful breath and I don’t want to tell [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Chewing gum containing xylitol will soon be banned from being marketed with the slogan “cavity prevention.” Xylitol has several known health benefits, including dental health, and so gum is often advertised in Korea as helping to prevent cavities. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced Wednesday that it [...]
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct 01 (Korea Bizwire) – So many people these days exercise to keep themselves fit and healthy. But when it comes to preventing tooth decay and other dental problems, there’s still a long way to go. Sensodyne, the global toothpaste brand for people with sensitive teeth, recently commissioned a questionnaire to Dooit Survey on [...]