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Bruxism Awareness Week 2018 – get involved!
S4S Dental Laboratory introduces its Bruxism Awareness Week and encourages you to get involved. On average, the clenching and grinding…
Oral health
Ban on the sale of energy drinks to children proposed
The Government has launched a public consultation on plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. Energy drinks…
Oral health
Calls in Oxfordshire for better access to dentistry in care homes
Healthwatch Oxfordshire is calling for better access to dental treatment for residents in care home. The calls come after a…
Oral health
How is the UK’s oral health changing?
Chris Moffatt looks behind the headlines to see if the UK’s oral health is really that bad. With the introduction…
Oral health
Vaping increases chances of developing mouth cancer
Vaping could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, a new study from the University of Minnesota has found. The study…
Oral health
HPV infection rates lower than expected
HPV infection rates in England are lower than expected, the University of Sheffield has discovered. The study found 2.2% of…
Oral health
The future is yours at this year’s Oral Health Conference
The Oral Health Conference and Exhibition (OHC) 2018 is the BSDHT’s flagship event, offering a myriad of benefits for all…
Dentistry
Are cold desserts and refreshing summer drinks off the table for some of your patients this summer?
Make a real difference to your patients with dentine hypersensitivity this summer There is high prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DHS)…
Oral health
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
Prevention: the start of your restorative journey
The success and quality of every restoration is dependent on a solid foundation and this requires good oral health –…
Oral health
Half of kid’s cereals provide at least 50% of daily sugar allowance
More than half of kid’s cereals provide at least 50% of a child’s daily sugar allowance in one 30g bowl.…
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
PHE warnings on sugar levels in pureed vegetables and savoury foods
Public Health England (PHE) has turned its attention to the free sugars found in pureed vegetables, such as soups. Fruit…
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
Government considering vaping tax to raise £40million for the NHS
The Government is considering a tax on vaping fluid as a new way to raise money for the NHS. The…
Oral health
Which toothpaste will be best for you?
While there are many different varieties of toothpaste on the market, you should pick one that will really benefit your…
Oral health
Diabetes can increase chances of developing oral cancer
Women who suffer with diabetes face a much greater chance of developing oral cancer, new research shows. The research found…
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
Link between periodontitis and obesity found
Periodontitis has been found to increase the chances of becoming obese, a New York Medical College (NYMC) study has shown. The…
Oral health