Oral health

More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked in England each year

Cigarette consumption drops by 1.4 billion in England each year, a study from Cancer Research UK shows. Average monthly cigarette…

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Half of Brits feel poor oral health would negatively affect their work

More than half (58%) of Brits feel having bad teeth would negatively affect their confidence at work. Women were more…

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Faculty of Dental Surgery calls on schools to go sugar free

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is urging school dinners in England to go sugar free. It hopes this will help combat high tooth decay rates…

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Vitamin D during pregnancy could improve children’s oral health

Taking large doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could improve the oral health of children. A clinical trial split 600 women into…

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Are you up to date?

This article explores the options dental professionals have in order to remain current when it comes to the latest evidential…

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Wine tops the poll as the nation’s favourite drink

A glass of wine has topped the poll as the UK’s favourite alcoholic beverage, according to a Yougov poll. The…

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Everyone deserves a summer they can smile about

Do your patients’ summer preparation regimes include protection against teeth sensitivity? Your patients plan their summer activities and holidays well…

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McDonald’s receives opposition to opening new restaurant in Cardiff

McDonald’s is receiving opposition to plans to open a 24-hour restaurant and drive-through 200 metres away from a school. A school head teacher…

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Drinking alcohol or smoking more disruptive for sleep than caffeine

Drinking alcohol or smoking before bed can be more disruptive for sleep patterns than drinking coffee, research shows. A study…

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Is it time to re-evaluate your approach to oral health management?

Dentistry’s evidence base is always changing, making Henry Ford’s famous saying: ‘If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll…

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A subscription service that pays back, and cares for your patients; introducing Ordo

Ordo isn’t your average oral health company: just launched as part of the Henry Schein Dental Business Solutions portfolio, Ordo…

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Alcohol bottles and cans to contain updated drinking guidance on labels

Alcoholic bottle and can labels will contain updated advice on low risk drinking guidelines published by the government. The chief medical officer…

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Introducing the Smile Revolution Podcast – the innovative dentistry podcast dedicated to promoting oral health

Victoria Wilson introduces her Smile Revolution Podcast, in association with Dentsply Sirona. Calling all dental hygienists, therapists and dental professionals!…

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The results are in on new toothpaste

Thanks to the 347 dentists and 483 patients who took part in the New Colgate Total Experience Programme for sharing…

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Age limit for purchasing cigarettes should increase to 21, campaigners say

Banning under-21s from purchasing cigarettes would help crack down on young adults smoking, campaigners are saying. Currently anybody over the…

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Oral care in the cancer setting

View an exclusive Colgate ECPD webinar in partnership with UKOMIC with Dr Barry Quinn, Dr Charles Kelly and Mrs Joss…

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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…

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Sugary drinks and fruit drinks linked to increased cancer risk

Drinking 100ml of sugary drinks every day could increase cancer risks by 18%, a recent study shows. A French study looked…

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Government plans to eliminate smoking from Britain by 2030

The government is planning on eliminating smoking from Britain under leaked plans published in the Daily Mail. Tobacco companies will be…

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