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People with obesity in UK wait nine years before seeking help for weight
People with obesity in the UK wait longer than the global average before discussing their weight with a healthcare expert.…
Oral health
Tackling childhood obesity could save NHS £37 billion, says new report
A new report has predicted that halving childhood obesity by 2030 could save the NHS £37 billion. Published by the…
Dentistry
Is eating out really helping out?
Henry Quach questions contradictory messages coming from the government with the eat out to help out scheme making junk food…
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… GDC registrants do…
Dentistry
Obesity plan targets ‘buy one, get one free’ deals
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a number of measures to tackle obesity as part of a national crackdown. The…
Dentistry
Combatting obesity – gastric bands could become more commonly available
Gastric bands will become more readily available on the NHS as part of new plans to combat obesity. This is…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – could it help kick start the fight to combat obesity?
Sejal Bhansali explains how dental teams can help in the government’s fight against obesity as practices start to reopen. The…
Oral health
Overweight or obese individuals made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 cases
People who were overweight or obese made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 infections – prompting calls for the food industry…
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… CDO Sara Hurley…
Dentistry
Intervention on obesity needed to prevent further COVID-19 deaths, experts say
Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate.…
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… Prepare for ‘new…
Dentistry
‘Extremely concerned’: latest NHS figures reveal 20% of children are obese
A dentist is calling on industry colleagues to help change patients’ diets as new NHS statistics show a significant hike…
Oral health
Excessive computer use linked to poor oral health in teenagers
Excessive computer use could be putting teenager’s oral health at risk, a new study shows. Teenagers who spend three hours…
Oral health
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
Retailers urged to crack down on early Easter egg sales to tackle obesity
Half (50%) of the UK public have consumed at least one Easter-related chocolate treat already, new research shows. Despite Easter…
Oral health
Christmas home weight checks could help reduce overeating and drinking
Overeating and drinking during Christmas could be reduced with regular weigh-ins at home and simple exercise tips. The University of Birmingham and…
Oral health
What 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 dentists to…
Dentistry
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Report on UK…
Dentistry
New plans suggest calorie limits for pizzas, pies and sandwiches
Pizzas, pies and sandwiches could all be given calorie limits under new Government plans to tackle obesity in Britain. New…
Oral health