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Call for UK ban on excessively high sugar milkshakes
The campaign group Action on Sugar is demanding a ban on freakshakes and all milkshakes sold in high street restaurants…
Oral health
Fluoridation of water must be at the heart of prevention
The green paper on prevention announced by Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, has been welcomed by Professor Michael…
Dentistry
Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients
Twenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research presented…
Dentistry
Test your antimicrobial prescribing knowledge
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new Antimicrobial Stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their…
Oral health
Mouth care for the elderly
Emma Clayton explores the impact that health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and arthritis can have on patients and the…
Oral health
Treating gum disease could ease the symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Treating gum disease could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels and may reduce their risk…
Dentistry
Waste from sugarcane production to tackle tooth decay, obesity and diabetes
A new collaborative research project between the UK and India led by Aberystwyth University, aims to transform waste streams from…
Dentistry
Choose your colour
J H Orsing, one of the world’s leading producers of saliva ejectors, aspirator tubes and accessories includes a range of colours to…
Oral health
BDA representatives elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation
Two leading members of the British Dental Association have been elected to serve the FDI World Dental Federation, at this year’s World…
Dentistry
Calls for dental trainees to help educate school children
Lancashire dentists should be doing more to promote oral health amongst children, Councillor Andrea Kay says. She is calling on practices…
Dentistry
Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly
Common oral infections in older adults – such as candidiasis – could be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed…
Oral health
Too much sugar linked to fighting and bullying amongst children
Children who consume too much sugar are more likely to become involved in fighting, smoking and bullying. Children with the…
Oral health
Some yoghurts contain more sugar than cola
Some yoghurts contain more sugar per 100g than cola, a new study from Leeds University has shown. Despite often advertised…
Oral health
Middle-aged drinkers should introduce weekly ‘drink-free’ days
Middle-aged drinkers are being encouraged to introduce regular ‘drink-free’ days with a new campaign from Public Health England (PHE). A Yougov poll found…
Oral health
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… GDC warns more…
Dentistry
Whole grain carbohydrates better for your oral health
Whole grain carbohydrates could help to improve our oral health, a World Health Organization (WHO) study has found. The research concluded…
Oral health
KFC and Kellogg’s told to remove junk food adverts
KFC and Kellogg’s told to remove junk food advertising that appeals to children. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claims the…
Oral health
Experts warn of serious risks to oral health from tongue piercings
Patients with tongue and lip piercings are being reminded of the damage that can be done to their oral health. The…
Oral health
BDA slams water fluoridation ‘myths’ and ‘alternative facts’
The BDA slams comments made by Hull’s finance chief councillor, Phil Webster, on water fluoridation. Yorkshire Water is carrying out…
Oral health
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