Oral health

Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study

Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…

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Pharmacies offering oral health advice under pilot scheme

A pilot scheme offering oral health advice through pharmacies is being rolled out across north east England. The scheme offers…

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Retailers urged to crack down on early Easter egg sales to tackle obesity

Half (50%) of the UK public have consumed at least one Easter-related chocolate treat already, new research shows. Despite Easter…

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Fear of dentists stopping Brits from getting oral care advice

Four in five Brits (79%) who fear the dentist are put off receiving dental advice, a new study shows. The study…

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Understanding new Colgate Total mode of action

New Colgate Total with dual-zinc and arginine. Reinvented to proactively work with the biology and chemistry of the mouth.

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See how new Colgate Total actively fights bacteria

New Colgate Total with dual-zinc and arginine is formulated for optimised delivery, penetration and retention of zinc in the biofilm…

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UK schools ranked last for providing oral health education

UK schools rank last for promoting good oral health, according to an FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) survey. Only 29% of parents…

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Join the #ColgateTalks Econference 2019 – oral care reinvented

Colgate introduces its Econference for 2019 – oral care reinvented. The persistent high prevalence of oral diseases clearly demonstrates the…

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New guidance on oral care for people with learning disabilities

Public Health England is publishing new guidance on the oral care and treatment for people with learning disabilities. Oral care…

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BDA urges Mayor of London to tackle capital’s oral health inequalities

The BDA is urging Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, to tackle oral health inequalities amongst children in the capital. An…

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Biomin F: slow release for deep remineralisation

Biomin F toothpaste, delivering fluoride, calcium and phosphate in low but effective concentrations, is proving to be a game changer…

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Mydentist launches Brushlink trial amongst some of its patients

Mydentist is launching a trial of Brushlink, the award-winning innovative device that makes any toothbrush ‘smart’. It hopes the device, which…

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How your patients can protect 100% of mouth surfaces

Colgate introduces its new Colgate Total, which helps protect 100% of mouth surfaces. Ordinary fluoride toothpastes# limit outcomes by providing…

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BDA calls on London dentists to tell Sadiq Khan about oral health inequalities

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on London’s dentists to highlight children’s oral health inequalities to Mayor Khan. The…

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Brits have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ of oral cancer

British adults have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ on the causes and symptoms of oral cancer, a new survey shows. The survey,…

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Supermarkets ‘misleading’ consumers over healthy foods

Supermarkets are being accused of misleading and confusing consumers over ‘healthy foods’, after an investigation by BBC Radio 5 Live.…

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Health is the main reason smokers want to quit their habit

Health is the main reason Brits give up smoking, a study from the Oral Health Foundation has shown. Around 66%…

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Introducing new Colgate Total

Colgate announces the launch of its next generation Colgate Total toothpaste – reinvented with dual-zinc and arginine for whole mouth health.* Twenty…

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Smokers 40% less likely to survive cancer 10 years after diagnosis

Smoking cigarettes could stop the ability of the body to fight cancer, research from the University of Leeds shows. Smokers…

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