Poor dental health can affect a person’s comfort, appearance, eating, nutrition, behaviour and general health. It is also linked to multiple health risks like hearts disease and pneumonia. Every person with dementia needs an efficient and regular dental care routine, … Read more
Practical tips on providing oral care for people with dementia
People with dementia often experience memory loss, become more confused in unfamiliar environments and find it increasing difficult to carry out activities that require organisation and planning. As the illness progresses the individual relies heavily on cues from their environment … Read more
Bedi Oralcare launches New Twin Pack
Bedi Oralcare is proud to announce the introduction of our new Bedi Shield – Twin Pack. This pack contains just two shields and is now available through our retailers as well as Bedi Oralcare directly. For more information please contact us … Read more
The love of a pet brings a smile to Dementia care
Ever heard of the Eden Alternative? The Eden alternative founded by Dr. William Thomas stems from the concept that residents in facilities often suffered from feeling bored, lonely and helpless; and the simply joys of life like children, plants and animals were … Read more
Laughter is the Best Medicine
What would the world be like if we didn’t have laughter? …… …… …… I know. I don’t want to imagine it, and neither do you. For as long as anyone can remember laughter has been considered a key ingredient … Read more
Time to try an Electric Toothbrush?
Manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes can both be used to clean your teeth efficiently. However more dentists are recommending electric toothbrushes as the best means of keeping your teeth clean and free from plaque and its damaging effects. According to … Read more
Oral Cancer: More than 1.2 Million Scots at Risk
There is no one succinct description for oral cancer, however it can generally be described as cancer that occurs in any part of the mouth; on the tongue’s surface, in the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the … Read more
Bedi features in the Herald Scotland
Dental products firm targets £1m sales by 2015 after funding AN Edinburgh start-up focused on specialist dental products is targeting £1 million in sales by 2015 after raising £140,000 in seed funding. Bedi OralCare is the brainchild of Raman Bedi, … Read more