Oral Health

Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study

Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…

Oral health

£1.5 million programme tackles child tooth decay and obesity in Rochdale

Hundreds of children under-five across Rochdale are set to be saved from the pain and misery of tooth decay after…

Dentistry

Tooth extractions still the most common hospital procedure for children

Almost nine out of 10 tooth extractions amongst children in hospital are down to preventable tooth decay. Data from Public Health…

Dentistry

Oral health of older people

Michael Watson reports on the recent Government debate on the oral health of elderly people. Away from the endless debates and…

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BDA calls on London dentists to tell Sadiq Khan about oral health inequalities

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on London’s dentists to highlight children’s oral health inequalities to Mayor Khan. The…

Oral health

US scientists to test light therapy as relief from oral side effects of cancer treatment

Researchers from the US will be investigating light therapy to treat the painful oral side effects resulting from cancer treatments…

Oral health

Beware of bulimia and tooth wear

With dentists ideally placed to recognise eating disorders, to raise awareness of the effect on the dentition and to mark…

Oral health

Fizz Free February campaign launched

A campaign called Fizz Free February is encouraging people to cut out sugary drinks for the rest of the month.  The campaign…

Dentistry

Improving oral health can help rehabilitate prisoners

A Dundee University dental professor has said improving oral health habits can help rehabilitate prisoners. Professor Ruth Freeman, from the university’s…

Dentistry

Promoting oral health care in Haiti

Henry Schein and the International College of Dentists have partnered with Fleur de Vie to promote oral health care to…

Dentistry

Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay

A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Children consuming 18…

Dentistry

Half of Brits can’t be bothered to live a healthier lifestyle

Almost half of Brits under 25 can’t be bothered to lead a healthier lifestyle, new research from Mintel says. The…

Oral health

New Year’s honour for ‘Toothfairy’ Claire Stevens

Claire Stevens – aka the ‘Toothfairy’ – has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in…

Dentistry

Depressed young adults more at risk of oral health disease

Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral…

Dentistry

Long-lasting fresh breath on the go

Listerine Go! Tabs – for long-lasting fresh breath on the go Johnson & Johnson have launched their revolutionary new Listerine Go! Tabs to…

Dentistry

Christmas home weight checks could help reduce overeating and drinking

Overeating and drinking during Christmas could be reduced with regular weigh-ins at home and simple exercise tips. The University of Birmingham and…

Oral health

Not enough evidence for energy drink ban

MPs have ruled out statutory ban on sale of energy drinks to children Experts advising the government have said there…

Dentistry

Smoking ban to be introduced in Scottish prisons

Smoking will no longer be allowed in Scotland’s prisons, with a ban on tobacco taking effect from today. Scotland has…

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