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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… Complaint made to…
Dentistry
Freeze NHS patient charges, says dental charity
The UK government is being confronted by calls to freeze NHS dental patient charges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Dentistry
Three in five of UK public support calls to extend sugar tax
It has been revealed that the majority (61%) of the UK support the extension of the current sugar tax to…
Dentistry
Millennials spend three times national average on dental treatment
Millennials exceed all other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles, a new study has revealed. Adults…
Dentistry
Around two in three UK adults now use electric toothbrush, study finds
Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. …
Dentistry
Nearly one in five children say they dislike their smile, new study finds
Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking…
Dentistry
More than one third of UK adults snacking during lockdown, research suggests
Research shows lockdown has led to an increase in snacking across the UK, sparking worries about its potential impact. A…
Dentistry
Almost one quarter of five year olds in UK experience tooth decay
New government data reveals one in four five year olds have experienced dental decay in the UK, prompting calls from…
Dentistry
‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment
A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…
Dentistry
Jump in illegal tooth whitening cases over the last year
Illegal tooth whitening reports jumped 26% last year, according to figures from the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC states…
Aesthetic dentistry
Dental practice design for nervous patients
Soft colours, thoughtful furnishings and careful dental practice design can help put nervous patients at ease, says Justin Hind. Being…
Dentistry
How to screen for mouth cancer
Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth…
Oral health
Spread the word about mouth cancer all year round
Catherine Rutland discusses the importance of dentists spreading the word about mouth cancer all year round. I love so many parts…
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Brushing teeth three times a day could lead to a healthier heart
Brushing teeth three times a day could help boost your heart health, new research shows. Researchers looked at the height, weight, illness…
Oral health
Mouth Cancer Quality Improvement Tool makes detecting oral cancer easier
Health Education and Improvement Wales is launching its Mouth Cancer Quality Improvement Tool to help dental teams identify oral cancer.…
Dentistry
Cancer risk top incentive to give up smoking and drinking
Cancer risk is the number one incentive given for quitting smoking and heavy drinking, new research shows. Half (50%) of smokers…
Oral health
Mouth Cancer Action Month – be a lifesaver
Andrew Osafo reports on the launch night for Mouth Cancer Action Month and what dental professionals can do to raise…
Oral health
Mouth cancer rates in UK hit record high
Mouth cancer rates in the UK have jumped by 64% since 2007, according to figures from the Oral Health Foundation. Last…
Oral health
Charity launches mouth cancer campaign
Campaigners and supporters joined The Oral Health Foundation at the Houses of Parliament yesterday as they launched this year’s Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry