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A third of British adults skip brushing their teeth twice a day
Just over two thirds (69%) of UK adults brush their teeth twice a day, whilst 2% admit they never brush. That’s…
Oral health
First measure of industry progress on cutting sugar unveiled
Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the Government’s sugar reduction programme. As part of…
Oral health
Sadiq Khan looking to introduce junk food advertising ban in London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is looking to ban junk food advertising across all of London’s transport network. The Mayor hopes…
Oral health
The People of Prevention Awards return
Have you heard? The People of Prevention (POP) Awards are back! Oral Health, in partnership with GSK, is looking for…
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Smoking versus vaping: which is worse for your teeth?
Connor Hughes weighs up the detrimental effects smoking and vaping can have on your oral health. It’s now common knowledge that…
Oral health
Drinking alcohol could negatively affect your oral health
Drinking alcohol could negatively affect the oral microbiome found in your mouth, new research in Microbiome has found. The study found that…
Oral health
Looking after oral health could help patients recover after a heart attack
Looking after oral health following a heart attack could help survivors’ cardiovascular systems recover, new research has found. The study found…
Oral health
Pregnancy matters!
Oral-B explains how it is supporting the message of important oral health amongst pregnant women. Most women will be aware…
Oral health
Health bodies ask football clubs to finish agreements with junk food manufacturers
The BDA has joined 50 other health bodies calling on football associations to finish their agreements with junk food manufacturers. The open…
Oral health
Stress and oral health
Harold Katz explains how stress has an effect on your oral health. April 2018 marks the launch of Stress Awareness…
Oral health
Children’s oral health ‘at crisis point’, Judith Cummins claims
Judith Cummins, Bradford South MP, has described children’s oral health in Bradford as ‘appalling’, and is calling for further investment. Speaking to the Telegraph…
Oral health
Time for a sugar tax rethink
Money raised by the sugar tax should be invested in oral health strategies, not encouraging physical activity, Michael Watson says.…
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Think about your oral health this pancake day
As pancake day approaches, Brits are being reminded of the serious damage sweet toppings can do to your oral health. The…
Oral health
Cost one of the main reasons elderly don’t visit the dentist
Cost, physical inability, poor general health and anxiety are the main reasons elderly people don’t visit the dentist. New research,…
Oral health
Poor oral health in older men could increase the risk of frailty
Poor oral health has been linked to weight loss, exhaustion and low physical activity in older men, research has found.…
Oral health
Where does the news come from?
No evidence of difference does not mean there is no difference, Alun Rees says. There has been a Twitter storm…
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Better choices to save your oral health this Christmas
Christmas time can be a nightmare for your oral health, however a new list could help guide your patients. The guide,…
Oral health
North and south oral health divide revealed
A new report has revealed the stark difference between the oral health of children in the north and south of England.…
Oral health
Welsh government launches ‘Baby teeth do matter’ campaign
The Welsh government has launched a new campaign, ‘Baby teeth do matter’, to raise  awareness of the importance of adopting…
Oral health
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