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Consuming too many sugary drinks increases chances of death

Consuming two or more sugary drinks a day increases the chances of dying from heart disease, bowel disease and strokes.…

Oral health

Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats

A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers…

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

A quarter of Brits skip brushing their teeth twice a day

More than a quarter (27%) of British adults admit they don’t brush their teeth twice a day. And a third…

Oral health

Excessive computer use linked to poor oral health in teenagers

Excessive computer use could be putting teenager’s oral health at risk, a new study shows. Teenagers who spend three hours…

Oral health

New guidelines for denture adhesives launched

The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives The new recommendations have…

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… Dental profession supports…

Dentistry

Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth

British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…

Oral health

A quarter of Brits share their toothbrushes

Despite it being bad news for their health, 26% of British people willingly share their toothbrush with others, according to the…

Dentistry

Survey reveals alternative ways Britons use their teeth

Britons are putting their oral health at risk by using their teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for, according…

Dentistry

Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project

The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the…

Dentistry

Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…

Dentistry

Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study

Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…

Oral health

Together we are stronger – together we will beat cancer sooner

Andrew Osafo explains why he will be running the Victoria Park Half Marathon later this year. On the 19 April…

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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… Dental charges set…

Dentistry

Most calls to dental helpline about cosmetic dentistry

Implants, veneers, crowns and dentures made up the most common enquiries to the Dental Helpline, according to the Oral Health Foundation.…

Aesthetic dentistry

Brits have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ of oral cancer

British adults have ‘extremely poor knowledge’ on the causes and symptoms of oral cancer, a new survey shows. The survey,…

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… Calls for a…

Dentistry

Health is the main reason smokers want to quit their habit

Health is the main reason Brits give up smoking, a study from the Oral Health Foundation has shown. Around 66%…

Oral health