Health & research

Labour pledge to ban junk food advertising to children

As part of Labour’s Child Health Action Plan, the party has pledged to tackle childhood obesity by banning junk food…

Dentistry

Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests

The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is…

Dentistry

Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia

The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These…

Dentistry

How choosing sobriety has transformed my life in dentistry

‘I believe every problem is an opportunity’ – this Dry January, Eszter Janusek explains why last year she chose to…

Dentistry

Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government

Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…

Dentistry

Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows

A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…

Dentistry

Almost half of young people go for low or no-alcohol drinks, survey says

Almost half of young people across the UK are turning down alcohol for low or no-alcohol alternatives, a new survey…

Health & research

Tissue regeneration ‘could replace root canal therapy for endodontic diseases’

A new study explores the potential of tissue regeneration technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively than root canal therapy.…

Dentistry

Cost of overweight population in UK ‘stands at £98 billion’

Obesity in the UK costs almost £100 billion a year, a new study has suggested, sparking government criticism. According to…

Dentistry

Oral health linked to brain health, study finds

A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…

Dentistry

Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds

According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…

Dentistry

Championing the role of the dentist in overall health

Denplan breaks down key statistics from it’s Oral Healthcare Report, highlighting the role of dentistry in the overall health of…

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Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…

Dentistry

Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of mouth cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing mouth, throat and oesophagus cancer. This…

Dentistry

Promoting collective wellbeing

Dental professionals face challenges that can impact their wellbeing, but help is at hand, says Ritesh Aggarwal. The recent Dentistry…

Health & research

Sugar tax linked to fall in child tooth extractions in hospitals – the profession reacts

Last week, a study suggested that the sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth…

Dentistry

Could marijuana be the answer to relieving dental pain?

A new study suggests that cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, is effective as an alternative to opioid painkillers for…

Dentistry

Obesity twice as high for children living in most deprived areas

New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to…

Dentistry

Sugar tax may have reduced hospital admissions for child tooth extractions, study suggests

The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also…

Dentistry