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King’s study identifies how oral thrush invades the human body
King’s College London has helped to identify the way the fungus Candida albicans (oral thrush) invades the human body. Along…
Oral health
New test to discover your risk of oral cancer
A new test has been launched for people to work out their risk of getting oral cancer. The test, developed by the Oral…
Oral health
Kellogg UK cutting the sugar content by up to 40% in its cereals
Kellogg UK has announced it will be cutting the sugar content of its three most popular cereals by between 20%-40%.…
Oral health
Men twice as likely to develop oral cancer
Men are twice as likely to develop oral cancer as women, new figures from Cancer Research UK show. Around 5,300…
Oral health
Call for free dental care for oral cancer patients
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for all oral cancer patients. These calls come after a study…
Oral health
One in five Brits visit the dentist only when there’s a problem with their teeth
Almost one in five (18%) Brits only visit the dentist when they think they have a problem with their teeth.…
Oral health
Asthma increases chances of suffering from gum disease
Asthma sufferers are 18.8% more likely to suffer from gum disease, new research has found. The research, which looked at…
Oral health
Bad breath the number one reason for no second date
Bad breath is the number one reason people would be put off asking somebody on a second date, new research…
Oral health
Adults missing at least a quarter of their teeth when they brush
Half of UK adults (48%) consistently miss brushing at least a quarter of their teeth, a new study has found.…
Oral health
Oral cancer: a growing problem
Pav Chana stresses the importance of screening for oral cancer. The stats Oral cancer is the 11th most common cancer…
Oral health
Half of kids lie about brushing their teeth
Around half of UK children lie about brushing their teeth, with a fifth tricking their parents into thinking they’ve brushed…
Oral health
Better choices to save your oral health this Christmas
Christmas time can be a nightmare for your oral health, however a new list could help guide your patients. The guide,…
Oral health
North and south oral health divide revealed
A new report has revealed the stark difference between the oral health of children in the north and south of England.…
Oral health
More children admitted to hospital for tooth decay than broken arms
More children under 10 are admitted to hospital as a result of tooth decay than those needing care for broken…
Oral health
Siobhan Kelleher named 2017 Person of Prevention
Siobhan Kelleher has been revealed as the winner of the inaugural People of Prevention (POP) Awards – a scheme designed to…
Dentistry
Welsh government launches ‘Baby teeth do matter’ campaign
The Welsh government has launched a new campaign, ‘Baby teeth do matter’, to raise awareness of the importance of adopting…
Oral health
Current oral health guidelines should be updated for modern-day ‘grazing’ culture
Public health guidelines for oral health aren’t aligned with our modern day lifestyles, a new report claims. The report, titled Eat,…
Oral health
View the ‘How to help sensitivity patients live life without limitations’ CPD event
Two hundred dental practitioners came together at The Royal Society of Medicine in London to attend an exclusive Colgate CPD event…
Oral health
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Why not get involved in Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures CPD programme. The Colgate ‘Bright Smiles, Bright Futures’ CPD programme…
Oral health