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Just two glasses of wine could contain almost an entire day’s recommended sugar intake
Just two glasses of wine could contain almost an entire day’s recommended sugar intake, according to new research. Now health…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentistry Census – full…
Dentistry
How can dentists help to tackle obesity?
The role dental professionals play in the fight against obesity will be researched in a new study. More than half…
Dentistry
Plans to curb obesity ‘will fail’ if no action taken on sugary food
Authorities need to cut back on unhealthy food options if efforts to tackle obesity are to succeed. This is according…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… One quarter of…
Dentistry
One quarter of year six schoolchildren now obese, says NHS
Obesity rates among infants has soared by almost 5% in only one year, new statistics reveal. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21,…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… CQC now requires…
Dentistry
Weight loss dental device that prevents mouth opening designed to tackle obesity
A weight loss device that is fitted to teeth to stop the mouth from opening has been designed in a…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Junk food TV…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…
Dentistry
Government recommends 1% pay rise for NHS dentists
The government has recommended that NHS dentists receive a 1% pay rise in 2021 to 2022, sparking calls for a…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… COVID-19: dental services…
Dentistry
Almost one third report smoking more cigarettes since second UK lockdown
Eight in 10 adults over the age of 18 are set to make healthier changes to their lifestyle in 2021…
Oral health
‘Bold first step’ – multi-buy offers on unhealthy snacks banned in supermarkets
‘Buy one get one free’ promotions on unhealthy snacks will be cut back under new government plans to clamp down…
Oral health
Poor oral hygiene linked to metabolic syndrome
Gum disease may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome, new research suggests. According to the latest research from Tokyo…
Oral health
Government considers total ban of online adverts for high sugar products
The total restriction of online advertising for high sugar products could be considered by the government. In a new consultation,…
Oral health
Calls for government to increase public health spending
Leading bodies have joined forces to urge the government to ramp up spending on public health. The British Dental Association…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… What do local…
Dentistry
Government progress ‘slow’ in tackling childhood obesity
Government progress in tackling the growing problem of childhood obesity has been slow, reports the UK’s independent spending watchdog. The…
Dentistry