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Oral health issues cost UK economy £36.6 million each year
Employees missing work due to oral health issues costs the UK £36.6 million a year, according to a new study.…
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Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
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A glass of water can help tackle morning breath
New research suggests that a drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning is an effective way of…
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No quick fix for children’s hospital admissions
The initiative taken by MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford to obtain an adjournment debate on child dental health in…
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National Toothache Day puts oral health in focus
One of Europe’s largest dental treatment providers, Mydentist, is encouraging people across the UK to prioritise their oral health, as…
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Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth, says FGDP(UK)
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came…
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Dental therapists back ban on junk food adverts before watershed
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is backing a call for the ban on junk food adverts screening on…
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Research grants to improve children’s oral health
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) will fund a number of research fellowships to address concerns about the current state…
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BADT calls on UK to learn from Mexico’s sugary drinks tax
The BADT has called on the UK to follow the example of Mexico and introduce a sugary drinks tax. The calls…
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Educational webinars
Colgate, a global specialist in oral care and your partner in oral health, is sharing knowledge and experience through a series…
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Janet Goodwin makes access to good dental information top of agenda
Janet Goodwin, the new president of the BDHF, has pledged to make dental information more accessible for the public. The new…
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Dementia – would you recognise it?
Marina Harris outlines the core principles of supporting patients with dementia. With the help of science, medicine and education we…
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Cancer now seen as ‘beatable’
One of the most common words linked with cancer is ‘beatable’, according to a new study by the BDHF. The…
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Parents looking for sugar-free options
Almost half of parents would prefer to give their children sugar-free sweets, according to a new survey. The online survey,…
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Sugar tax debated in Parliament
Jamie Oliver and Sustain’s sugar tax petition was debated in Parliament on 30 November, led by MPs Helen Jones and…
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Dental hygienists and therapists: moving forward in 2016
UCL Eastman Dental Institute lets you know about who’s lecturing and some of its upcoming CPD courses. Dental hygienists and…
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Tailor-made treatment
A look at why dental hygienist Lisa Smith’s appointments are always on the button. The art of communication has a key…
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Professional footballers experience poor oral health
Professional footballers experience poor oral health, according to a new study, which can impact on the wellbeing and performance of…
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Government urged to reconsider HPV vaccination policies
The Government has been urged to consider changing its policies over HPV vaccinations to stop the spread of mouth cancer.…
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