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Oral health of older people
Michael Watson reports on the recent Government debate on the oral health of elderly people. Away from the endless debates and…
Blog
BDA calls on London dentists to tell Sadiq Khan about oral health inequalities
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on London’s dentists to highlight children’s oral health inequalities to Mayor Khan. The…
Oral health
US scientists to test light therapy as relief from oral side effects of cancer treatment
Researchers from the US will be investigating light therapy to treat the painful oral side effects resulting from cancer treatments…
Oral health
Beware of bulimia and tooth wear
With dentists ideally placed to recognise eating disorders, to raise awareness of the effect on the dentition and to mark…
Oral health
Fizz Free February campaign launched
A campaign called Fizz Free February is encouraging people to cut out sugary drinks for the rest of the month. The campaign…
Dentistry
Improving oral health can help rehabilitate prisoners
A Dundee University dental professor has said improving oral health habits can help rehabilitate prisoners. Professor Ruth Freeman, from the university’s…
Dentistry
Promoting oral health care in Haiti
Henry Schein and the International College of Dentists have partnered with Fleur de Vie to promote oral health care to…
Dentistry
Nutrients in cranberries and blueberries could prevent tooth decay
A new study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggests that a handful of dark-coloured berries may lower…
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… Children consuming 18…
Dentistry
Half of Brits can’t be bothered to live a healthier lifestyle
Almost half of Brits under 25 can’t be bothered to lead a healthier lifestyle, new research from Mintel says. The…
Oral health
New Year’s honour for ‘Toothfairy’ Claire Stevens
Claire Stevens – aka the ‘Toothfairy’ – has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in…
Dentistry
Depressed young adults more at risk of oral health disease
Findings of a new study suggest that young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral…
Dentistry
Long-lasting fresh breath on the go
Listerine Go! Tabs – for long-lasting fresh breath on the go Johnson & Johnson have launched their revolutionary new Listerine Go! Tabs to…
Dentistry
Christmas home weight checks could help reduce overeating and drinking
Overeating and drinking during Christmas could be reduced with regular weigh-ins at home and simple exercise tips. The University of Birmingham and…
Oral health
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
Smoking ban to be introduced in Scottish prisons
Smoking will no longer be allowed in Scotland’s prisons, with a ban on tobacco taking effect from today. Scotland has…
Oral health
Call for UK ban on excessively high sugar milkshakes
The campaign group Action on Sugar is demanding a ban on freakshakes and all milkshakes sold in high street restaurants…
Oral health
Fluoridation of water must be at the heart of prevention
The green paper on prevention announced by Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, has been welcomed by Professor Michael…
Dentistry
Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients
Twenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research presented…
Dentistry