Energy Drinks

Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists

Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains…

Dentistry

‘Take action now’ – research sparks plea to ban energy drinks for children

Following new research about the impact of energy drinks on children, more than 40 health organisations including the British Dental…

Dentistry

Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

Children will be banned from purchasing energy drinks under new plans from Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Some drinks contain five times…

Oral health

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Child extractions increase…

Dentistry

Not enough evidence for energy drink ban

MPs have ruled out statutory ban on sale of energy drinks to children Experts advising the government have said there…

Dentistry

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Ban on the…

Dentistry

Ban on the sale of energy drinks to children proposed

The Government has launched a public consultation on plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. Energy drinks…

Oral health

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…

Oral health

Ban on energy drinks receives huge backing

A ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16s has received backing by 93% of British adults. It…

Oral health

Energy drinks creating an oral health crisis

Energy drinks are helping to create a crisis in children’s tooth decay, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). The…

Oral health