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Government recommends 1% pay rise for NHS dentists
The government has recommended that NHS dentists receive a 1% pay rise in 2021 to 2022, sparking calls for a…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… COVID-19: dental services…
Dentistry
Almost one third report smoking more cigarettes since second UK lockdown
Eight in 10 adults over the age of 18 are set to make healthier changes to their lifestyle in 2021…
Oral health
‘Bold first step’ – multi-buy offers on unhealthy snacks banned in supermarkets
‘Buy one get one free’ promotions on unhealthy snacks will be cut back under new government plans to clamp down…
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
Government considers total ban of online adverts for high sugar products
The total restriction of online advertising for high sugar products could be considered by the government. In a new consultation,…
Oral health
Calls for government to increase public health spending
Leading bodies have joined forces to urge the government to ramp up spending on public health. The British Dental Association…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… What do local…
Dentistry
Government progress ‘slow’ in tackling childhood obesity
Government progress in tackling the growing problem of childhood obesity has been slow, reports the UK’s independent spending watchdog. The…
Dentistry
People with obesity in UK wait nine years before seeking help for weight
People with obesity in the UK wait longer than the global average before discussing their weight with a healthcare expert.…
Oral health
Tackling childhood obesity could save NHS £37 billion, says new report
A new report has predicted that halving childhood obesity by 2030 could save the NHS £37 billion. Published by the…
Dentistry
Is eating out really helping out?
Henry Quach questions contradictory messages coming from the government with the eat out to help out scheme making junk food…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC registrants do…
Dentistry
Obesity plan targets ‘buy one, get one free’ deals
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a number of measures to tackle obesity as part of a national crackdown. The…
Dentistry
Combatting obesity – gastric bands could become more commonly available
Gastric bands will become more readily available on the NHS as part of new plans to combat obesity. This is…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – could it help kick start the fight to combat obesity?
Sejal Bhansali explains how dental teams can help in the government’s fight against obesity as practices start to reopen. The…
Oral health
Overweight or obese individuals made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 cases
People who were overweight or obese made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 infections – prompting calls for the food industry…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… CDO Sara Hurley…
Dentistry
Intervention on obesity needed to prevent further COVID-19 deaths, experts say
Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate.…
Dentistry