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Too much TV increases chances of kids developing tooth decay
Watching television for more than 90 minutes every day increases the chances of kids with tooth decay, studies show. Findings show…
Oral health
Understanding mouth cancer
Ahead of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, Deborah Lyle takes a closer look at the group of diseases, and…
Dentistry
Get ready for Mouth Cancer Action Month
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and the campaign aims to address and tackle mouth cancer in the UK The Oral Health Foundation (OHF)…
Dentistry
Alerting patients about DIY orthodontics
The BOS is announcing a partnership between itself and the Oral Health Foundation today at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC). The BOS…
Orthodontics
Fixing together a full set of denture adhesive guidelines
Nigel Carter summarises the ‘long overdue’ publication of denture adhesive guidelines and why dentists should be encouraged to advise their…
Oral health
More than half of Brits support the introduction of a ‘pudding tax’
More than half (54%) of Brits support a ‘pudding tax’, research from the Oral Health Foundation shows. Popularity for the…
Oral health
Consuming too many sugary drinks increases chances of death
Consuming two or more sugary drinks a day increases the chances of dying from heart disease, bowel disease and strokes.…
Oral health
Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats
A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers…
Dentistry
Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
Children will be banned from purchasing energy drinks under new plans from Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Some drinks contain five times…
Oral health
A quarter of Brits skip brushing their teeth twice a day
More than a quarter (27%) of British adults admit they don’t brush their teeth twice a day. And a third…
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
New guidelines for denture adhesives launched
The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives The new recommendations have…
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… Dental profession supports…
Dentistry
Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth
British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…
Oral health
A quarter of Brits share their toothbrushes
Despite it being bad news for their health, 26% of British people willingly share their toothbrush with others, according to the…
Dentistry
Survey reveals alternative ways Britons use their teeth
Britons are putting their oral health at risk by using their teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for, according…
Dentistry
Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project
The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the…
Dentistry
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
Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study
Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…
Oral health