Oral health

Sugarwise supports government’s childhood obesity strategy

While the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for action strategy (published earlier this week) was a major disappointment for many health…

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Dental experts slam toothless, ‘watered down’ obesity plan

Leading dental associations, charities and organisations have united to voice their disappointment over the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for…

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Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 set to tackle key issues

  Taking place over 7-8 September, the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 is set to return to Manchester Central.…

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Sugar tax gets go ahead while Childhood Obesity Strategy labelled ‘absolute disaster’

The sugar tax has been included in the Childhood Obesity Strategy, while whole sections of the draft have been dropped. The…

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Dentists urged to get confirmation of parental responsibility in writing

Dental professionals are being urged to exercise caution and ask for written confirmation where there is uncertainty over who has…

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EU rules on language testing putting patients at risk

Patient safety is being put at risk because testing of the clinical English language skills of dentists, doctors and nurses…

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Anti-inflammatory diet could improve periodontal disease

New research has found that an anti-inflammatory diet could help those with periodontal disease. The small pilot study participants who…

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Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique

New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…

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BSDHT president takes on international role

Michaela ONeill, president of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has been elected to the board of…

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A great orthodontic offering for dental care professionals

  Attention all orthodontic nurses, therapists, and hygienists! This year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is offering dental care professionals a…

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Olympians urged to take care of their winning smiles

The global spectacle that is the Olympic Games has started in Rio de Janeiro, with the world’s elite athletes descending…

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Changing rooms

James Hyslop and Emma Hyslop share their journey from initial practice purchase to new surgery conversion and redevelopment. James Hyslop…

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Public Health England publishes new advice on vitamin D

Public Health England (PHE) has published new advice on vitamin D. PHE is advising that 10 micrograms of vitamin D…

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Evidence for flossing ‘weak’ and ‘unreliable’

The evidence for flossing is ‘weak’, ‘very unreliable’ and carries ‘a moderate to large potential for bias’, new research shows.…

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British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s magical conference

This year’s British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) conference, taking place in Leeds over 13-16 September, hopes to sprinkle some…

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Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of developing mouth cancer

People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according…

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Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling

A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…

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Improving oral health in care homes

The oral health of older people living in care homes needs to be given more priority, Michael Watson says. A…

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Exposure to common chemicals may cause irreversible damage to children’s teeth

A new study has found that early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause…

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