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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Why it’s…
Dentistry
Maker of ‘weight loss jab’ funding NHS obesity services
The pharmaceutical company that manufactures ‘weight loss jabs’ is funding the expansion of weight-loss services across England. According to a…
Dentistry
High blood caffeine levels may reduce obesity, study shows
A new study has linked high blood caffeine levels with a reduced risk in health issues, including obesity and type…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 February 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse removed from register…
Dentistry
Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists
Weekly weight loss jabs are to be sold at high street pharmacies in the UK, sparking concern from health experts.…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 January 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… What is the profession saying…
Dentistry
Sugar tax ‘prevents 5,000 cases of obesity in year six girls each year’
Sugar tax in the UK prevents more than 5,000 cases of obesity among year six girls, according to new research.…
Dentistry
Underweight and obesity BMIs linked to higher tooth decay
Those who are obese or underweight are more likely to suffer from tooth decay, says new extensive research. According to…
Dentistry
Avoid taking cake into workplace, says food watchdog chief
A dental hygienist has welcomed the news that the chair of a UK food watchdog has slammed the widespread ‘cake…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 January 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Rishi Sunak claims that UK…
Dentistry
Surgery and medication advised for some children with obesity in US
New US guidelines say that children with obesity should be treated early – with options including medication and surgery. Released…
Dentistry
‘Serious warning’ – stark increase in type 2 diabetes among UK’s under 40s
Health experts have warned of a startling rise in the number of under 40s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Private Dentistry Awards 2022 –…
Dentistry
Obesity increases risk of tooth loss, study shows
There is a clear link between obesity and tooth loss, a study involving more than 200,000 people has shown. A…
Oral health
Liz Truss ‘plans to scrap sugar tax’ on soft drinks
Prime Minister Liz Truss is planning to scrap the sugar tax and ditch anti-obesity measures, according to reports. Truss is…
Dentistry
Increase in number of children with diabetes linked to obesity
Health experts warn of an alarming rise in the number of children with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK said said…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 20 May 2022
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 42…
Dentistry
More than 42 million UK adults will be overweight by 2040, says charity
A significant 42 million adults across the UK will be overweight by 2040 – and at a higher risk of…
Oral health
Dentists should log BMI of children, say health experts
Dentists and their teams should log the BMI of child patients when they attend the practice. This is a suggestion…
Oral health