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How choosing sobriety has transformed my life in dentistry
‘I believe every problem is an opportunity’ – this Dry January, Eszter Janusek explains why last year she chose to…
Dentistry
Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…
Dentistry
Almost half of young people go for low or no-alcohol drinks, survey says
Almost half of young people across the UK are turning down alcohol for low or no-alcohol alternatives, a new survey…
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Tissue regeneration ‘could replace root canal therapy for endodontic diseases’
A new study explores the potential of tissue regeneration technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively than root canal therapy.…
Dentistry
Cost of overweight population in UK ‘stands at £98 billion’
Obesity in the UK costs almost £100 billion a year, a new study has suggested, sparking government criticism. According to…
Dentistry
Oral health linked to brain health, study finds
A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…
Dentistry
Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds
According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…
Dentistry
Championing the role of the dentist in overall health
Denplan breaks down key statistics from it’s Oral Healthcare Report, highlighting the role of dentistry in the overall health of…
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Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows
Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…
Dentistry
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of mouth cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing mouth, throat and oesophagus cancer. This…
Dentistry
Promoting collective wellbeing
Dental professionals face challenges that can impact their wellbeing, but help is at hand, says Ritesh Aggarwal. The recent Dentistry…
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Sugar tax linked to fall in child tooth extractions in hospitals – the profession reacts
Last week, a study suggested that the sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth…
Dentistry
Could marijuana be the answer to relieving dental pain?
A new study suggests that cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, is effective as an alternative to opioid painkillers for…
Dentistry
Obesity twice as high for children living in most deprived areas
New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to…
Dentistry
Sugar tax may have reduced hospital admissions for child tooth extractions, study suggests
The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also…
Dentistry
One third of drinks sold in coffee shops exceed adult sugar limit
More than one third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s…
Dentistry
Flexible working found to improve heart health
Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to…
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Peanut toothpaste could reduce the severity of allergic reactions, study finds
A new study has demonstrated that specially formulated toothpaste containing a small amount of peanut protein could be used to…
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