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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… My experience…
Dentistry
Cases of diabetes in the UK tops five million for first time
The number of people living with diabetes in the UK has topped five million for the first time, a new…
Oral health
Oral care in people with diabetes: What? Why? When? Where?
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 12 April at 7pm as he discusses oral care in people with diabetes. This webinar…
Oral health
High blood caffeine levels may reduce obesity, study shows
A new study has linked high blood caffeine levels with a reduced risk in health issues, including obesity and type…
Dentistry
Diabetes and dental caries: how to support your patients with diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is considered the most common health issue affecting almost one in 11 adults worldwide. According to Diabetes UK…
Dentistry
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‘Serious warning’ – stark increase in type 2 diabetes among UK’s under 40s
Health experts have warned of a startling rise in the number of under 40s being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…
Dentistry
Increase in number of children with diabetes linked to obesity
Health experts warn of an alarming rise in the number of children with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes UK said said…
Dentistry
Diabetes – the silent killer
Someone is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes. Dental professionals have an important part to play in that diagnosis and…
Private Practice
Diabetes – the ‘silent killer’
With diabetes growing in prevalence, Sarah Bradbury explains the important role dental professionals play as well as their increased risk.…
Oral health
Poor oral hygiene linked to metabolic syndrome
Gum disease may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome, new research suggests. According to the latest research from Tokyo…
Oral health
Dental teams identify more than 8% of patients with undiagnosed diabetes
Dentists and dental teams identify more than 8% of undiagnosed diabetes diagnoses, according to research. More than 1,100 dental patients…
Dentistry
Frequent tooth brushing linked to lower risk of diabetes
Those who brush their teeth three times a day or more have a lower risk of diabetes, according to a…
Dentistry
Research shows dental teams could improve detection of diabetes
The dental practice could be vital in identifying patients who are at risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new…
Dentistry
Added protection against periodontitis
Claus Oustrup explores the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. He explains how dentists can defend diabetics against the condition. Over…
Oral health
Diabetes and oral health
Michael Watson reports on the latest publication from NHS England about diabetes and oral health. NHS England has recently published…
Blog
Dental care commissioning standard for diabetics
NHS England and NHS Improvement have published a standardised framework for the local commissioning of dental services for people with…
Dentistry
Undetected diabetes linked to heart attacks and gum disease
People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and periodontitis, according to a study by…
Dentistry
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
Number of teenage diabetics in London rises by 70%
Diabetes amongst London’s teenagers has risen by 70% over the last five years, according to Department of Health figures. MPs,…
Oral health