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HPV vaccine to be extended to boys, JCVI recommends
UK Government advisers have recommended extending funding for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to boys. The HPV vaccine is currently offered to…
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Prescriptions to help stop smoking drop by 75% in England
Prescriptions for stop smoking aids have fallen in England by 75% over the last 12 years, new figures have shown. The…
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UAE tops the table for consuming the most sugar
The world’s largest consumers of sugar are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the latest figures from Protectivity. On…
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North Midlands receiving £2.25m cash injection into NHS dentistry
Patients in the north Midlands are set to benefit from a £2.25m cash injection into NHS dental services. There are…
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Homeless forced to pull out their own teeth
Around 15% of homeless people have pulled out their own teeth after being refused access to dental treatment. That’s according to research…
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Children in England consuming more than a year’s worth of sugar in under six months
Children in England consuming double their recommended sugar intake, new figures from Public Health England (PHE) show. Children aged four-10…
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Children eating five times more sugar in summer months
Children are eating five times their recommended daily sugar allowance during summer, new figures show. The poll, carried out by…
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Most Brits dangerously underestimate sugar content in energy drinks
Two in three British adults dangerously underestimate the amount of sugar in energy drinks, a new poll has revealed. The…
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Fast food outlets targeting the poorest areas in England
The poorest areas in England are fast food hotspots, according to the latest figures from Public Health England (PHE). The…
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Generous tooth fairy leaving £23.7m under children’s pillows
The tooth fairy gives British children almost £24 million every year, a new survey has found. On average, children in…
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Fresh calls for water fluoridation in the UK
Fresh calls are being made for water fluoridation in the UK after new research shows it has no negative effects.…
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Government announces new plans to halve childhood obesity by 2030
The Government is banning unhealthy foods from being displayed at checkouts or included in buy-one-get-one-free deals. New measures announced by Health and…
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Dentists demand better dental services in care homes
Dentists around the UK are calling on the Government to properly fund dental services for residents in care homes. The…
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Brits spending £196 every year on their oral health
British adults spend almost £200 a year purchasing oral health care products, a new survey has found. Brits spend an…
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Five little known ways to treat childhood decay
Ultradent explores five ways in which Ultraseal XT Hydro (a composite sealant), and Enamelast (a fluoride varnish), provide a superior…
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Parents confused over children’s oral health needs
Millions of parents could be putting their children’s oral health at risk by not knowing the facts. That’s according to…
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Over 2 million Brits haven’t seen a dentist in more than a decade
More than 2 million adults in the UK haven’t been to the dentist in over 10 years, new research shows.…
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Strong teeth make strong kids
Oral-B introduces its campaign to support parents and help kids develop a lifetime of good oral care habits. Shocking research findings have…
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Simply Natural, simply exceptional
We crave the exceptional in all aspects of our lives, so why is your toothpaste any different? Arm & Hammer…
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