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New plans for water fluoridation – reaction from the profession
Calls are being made for better investment to support the government’s latest water fluoridation plans. In a new white paper,…
Oral health
Eight in 10 at increased risk of caries since pandemic, research shows
More than half (55%) of the UK say they have neglected their teeth during lockdown – sparking fears over increased…
Oral health
Eight million people waiting for an NHS dental appointment
Around one in seven people in the UK are unable to access NHS treatment this Christmas, a new study shows.…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – 10% UK’s dental hygienists and therapists not back at work
Of those who are back at work, more than half of the UK’s dental hygienists and therapists are working reduced…
Oral health
COVID-19 – mouth cancer referrals fall by 33%
Mouth cancer referrals have fallen by one third since the start of the pandemic – sparking calls for urgent action.…
Dentistry
Mind the gap – how the pandemic revealed growing inequalities in dental decay
The pandemic has only highlighted the wide disparity between rich and poor in the UK, says Ben Atkins. Oral health…
Oral health
Sharing toothbrush containers increases risk of COVID-19 transmission, study suggests
Sharing the same toothbrush and toothpaste tube can contribute to the spread COVID-19, latest research reveals. A new study suggests…
Oral health
Mouth cancer cases in the UK reach record high
New figures show mouth cancer rates have rocketed by 58% in the last 10 years as experts urge for better…
Oral health
Janet Goodwin – tributes made to former president of Oral Health Foundation
Janet Goodwin, former president of the Oral Health Foundation, has passed away from cancer. A trustee for almost a decade,…
Oral health
Reorganisation of UK health protection could worsen inequalities, experts warn
Dental associations have banded together with other healthcare groups to voice concerns over the reorganisation of health protection. The British…
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… Complaint made to…
Dentistry
Freeze NHS patient charges, says dental charity
The UK government is being confronted by calls to freeze NHS dental patient charges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Dentistry
Three in five of UK public support calls to extend sugar tax
It has been revealed that the majority (61%) of the UK support the extension of the current sugar tax to…
Dentistry
Millennials spend three times national average on dental treatment
Millennials exceed all other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles, a new study has revealed. Adults…
Dentistry
Around two in three UK adults now use electric toothbrush, study finds
Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. …
Dentistry
Nearly one in five children say they dislike their smile, new study finds
Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking…
Dentistry
More than one third of UK adults snacking during lockdown, research suggests
Research shows lockdown has led to an increase in snacking across the UK, sparking worries about its potential impact. A…
Dentistry
Almost one quarter of five year olds in UK experience tooth decay
New government data reveals one in four five year olds have experienced dental decay in the UK, prompting calls from…
Dentistry
‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment
A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…
Dentistry