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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… Dentistry to take…
Dentistry
Obesity in children reaches record numbers
Obesity amongst year six children has reached record levels, new data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) shows. Levels…
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… Below-inflation pay rise…
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… Food menus to…
Dentistry
Almost half of children in Westminster overweight or obese
Almost half (43%) of Westminster 10 to 11-year-olds are obese or overweight, health leaders say. The London borough also has a higher…
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… Ban on the…
Dentistry
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
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 in…
Dentistry
Obesity levels in children reach record highs
Severe obesity levels in children aged 10-11 years old have reached their highest level since records began. New figures published…
Oral health
Tax on sweet snacks could have a greater impact on sugar consumption
A tax on sweet snacks will have a broader impact on the amount of sugar consumed, new research has found.…
Oral health
PHE announces new plans to help reduce excess calorie consumption
Public Health England (PHE) has announced new plans to help cut calorie intake and reduce childhood and adult obesity. The…
Oral health
Time for a sugar tax rethink
Money raised by the sugar tax should be invested in oral health strategies, not encouraging physical activity, Michael Watson says.…
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Study identifies that obesity can affect the oral tissues
A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral…
Orthodontics
Wrong advice from people who presume to be experts
Wrong advice from people who presume to be experts has led to the obesity crisis, Alun Rees says. Michael Gove has…
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Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling
A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…
Oral health
Coordinated offensive on obesity and decay
A coordinated offensive to tackle both obesity and dental decay in children and young people has been recommended by the British Society of…
Dentistry
BDA supports calls for coordinated action on obesity and tooth decay
The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced its support for the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) call for a…
Dentistry