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BMI not best method for measuring childhood obesity, study suggests
Alternative methods should be used to measure childhood obesity, according to researchers, who say Body Mass Index (BMI) can ‘misidentify…
Dentistry
Experts call for action on racial bias in healthcare technology
Regulations for approval of medical and dental devices will change based on new research which found bias against ethnic minorities,…
Dentistry
Pipes, shisha and cigars on the rise in UK
The UK has seen an increase in the number of people who smoke non-cigarette tobacco, according to a report, prompting…
Dentistry
Young people who vape ‘more likely to suffer anxiety and loneliness’
Young people in Britain are more likely to suffer from anxiety and loneliness if they vape. This is according to…
Dentistry
Obesity rate reaches one billion worldwide
The number of people suffering from obesity worldwide is now estimated to be over one billion, having quadrupled since 1990.…
Health & research
Ultra-processed foods linked to more than 30 health problems, review finds
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 physical and mental health issues, according to a review. The review –…
Health & research
Mobile app cures dental fear in half of users, study says
Trials of a new app have shown promise in combatting dental fear from home using the principles of cognitive behavioural…
AI & technology
‘Artificial tongue’ developed to target oral bacteria
Researchers have designed a chemical sensor array or ‘artificial tongue’ which identifies and deactivates bacteria in the mouth. Published in…
Health & research
Oral microbiome transplants could prevent dental decay, study says
Early results from a trial into the efficacy of oral microbiome transplants suggest that the procedure successfully prevents dental caries…
Dentistry
Which song is most calming to patients in a dental waiting room?
New research has revealed which song has the most positive impact on patients in a healthcare waiting room. Practice management…
Dentistry
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental…
Dentistry
Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental…
Dentistry
Bowel cancer death rates in UK predicted to rise among under 50s
Bowel cancer death rates among the under 50s in the UK are predicted to rise by one third, with obesity,…
Dentistry
Veganuary and dentistry – easy recipes for plant-based living
Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah share some of their own vegan recipes to help you on your plant-based…
Dentistry
One quarter of adults have delayed dental care due to cost, study says
One third of adults said the cost of dental care had affected the type of treatment they had, with a…
Dentistry
‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the…
Dentistry
Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts
The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found. The…
Dentistry
New gastric balloon obesity treatment keeps 95% of weight off
A new weight loss system using a gastric balloon contained within a pill is now being administered by the NHS.…
Dentistry
Plant-based eating and dentistry – adapting to a changing world
As we celebrate Veganuary, Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how dental professionals can navigate questions from patients…
Dentistry