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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
Six Nations to use concussion-detecting mouthguards
Players in the forthcoming Six Nations will wear smart mouthguards to detect head injuries that require off-field assessments. The technology…
AI & technology
‘Take action now’ – research sparks plea to ban energy drinks for children
Following new research about the impact of energy drinks on children, more than 40 health organisations including the British Dental…
Dentistry
Labour Child Health Action Plan: a step closer to self-care as a solution?
Bas Vorsteveld, Haleon vice president and general manager Great Britain and Ireland, reveals his views on Labour’s Child Health Action…
Dentistry
Future financial benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, says study
Existing water fluoridation programmes in England still provide savings for the NHS – but there is no guarantee new schemes…
Dentistry
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