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What can dentists do about the crisis in children’s tooth decay?
Dentists have an obligation to address the epidemic of decay in children, Michael Watson says. Dentists have a ‘key role…
Dentistry
Sugar tax – a contrary view
The introduction of a sugar tax was discussed in Parliament recently, Michael Watson reports on the contrary view put forward…
Dentistry
A sugar tax should be for our oral health, not for our waistlines
Seb Evans discusses the confusing reasons why a sugar tax may be introduced, and clarifies the real reason we should be taxing…
Dentistry
Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth, says FGDP(UK)
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came…
Oral health
Cameron hints at sugar tax U-turn
A sugar tax is on the way, David Cameron has hinted – in what appeared to be a dramatic policy…
Dentistry
BADT calls on UK to learn from Mexico’s sugary drinks tax
The BADT has called on the UK to follow the example of Mexico and introduce a sugary drinks tax. The calls…
Oral health
Sugar tax backed by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to back moves for a 20% sugar tax on sugary drinks. Although…
Dentistry
Supporting the introduction of a sugar tax
fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk pledges its support for the introduction of a sugar tax, says Sophie Bracken. Regardless of arguments for and against…
Dentistry
Sugar tax debated in Parliament
Jamie Oliver and Sustain’s sugar tax petition was debated in Parliament on 30 November, led by MPs Helen Jones and…
Oral health
Should we have a sugar tax?
Michael Watson compares the public opinion over fluoridation and a sugar tax. Public opinion is an odd thing. Suggest that…
Dentistry
Sugar tax report released
A report controversially blocked by the Government calls for a ‘sugar tax’ – but also demands other crackdowns to curb…
Dentistry
Jamie Oliver discusses sugar tax with the Government
The Government has not written off a ‘sugar tax’ as a way of driving down childhood obesity, celebrity chef Jamie…
Celebrity News
Brighton and Hove launches voluntary sugar tax
Brighton and Hove has launched a voluntary sugar tax, becoming the first British city to do so. The council has…
Dentistry
Jamie Oliver launches his petition for a sugar tax
Jamie Oliver has launched a petition calling for the Government to implement a sugar tax on unhealthy foods. The celebrity…
Celebrity News
Children are getting most sugars through soft drinks and fruit juices
British children are getting most of the sugars they consume through soft drinks and fruit juices, according to national statistics.…
Oral health
Doctors and dentists join voices in calling for a sugar tax
The BMA has suggested a 20% sugar tax on drinks high in sugar in order to tackle obesity. The calls…
Dentistry
Jamie Oliver announces ‘sugar tax’ on sweet drinks
Jamie Oliver has announced that his restaurants will charge an extra 10p for all drinks served containing added sugar. His…
Celebrity News