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Bad breath the number one reason for no second date
Bad breath is the number one reason people would be put off asking somebody on a second date, new research…
Oral health
Belfast named as the city with the sweetest tooth
Belfast has topped a survey to find out which British city has the sweetest tooth, with 83% of its residents…
Oral health
Gum disease raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70%
People suffering with gum disease for 10 years or longer are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A new…
Oral health
Festival-goers neglecting their oral health
One in 10 festival-goers don’t brush their teeth at all throughout the whole event, a new study has revealed. The…
Oral health
Unhealthy gums increase chances of cancer in older women
Unhealthy gums could be putting older women at a higher risk of developing cancer, a new study has found. The…
Oral health
Hot drinks habit leading excessive sugar intake
A new survey has revealed that one in seven British adults are exceeding their advised daily intake in sugar from…
Oral health
Fruit juices and smoothies causing ‘substantial tooth erosion’
Fruit juices and smoothies could be leading to irreversible damage to the nation’s teeth, the Oral Health Foundation has warned.…
Oral health
HPV vaccination failure condemned across dental profession
The JCVI has today refused to extend the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine to all boys. The decision, which has been…
Oral health
Illegal tooth whitening industry driven by single adults
The illegal tooth whitening industry is being driven in the UK by single adults, new research has found. Thousands of…
Aesthetic dentistry
Bruxism in teenagers could be a sign of bullying
Teenagers suffering from from sleep bruxism could be being subjected to bullying, a new study has found. The study, published…
Dentistry
Fresh fruit key to cutting added sugars in diet
Six in 10 Brits (58%) believe eating more fresh fruit is the most effective way at cutting sugars from their diet. Excessive…
Oral health
Effective solutions to combat dental anxiety
Two thirds (67%) of Brits admit to having anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist for a check-up, according to…
Oral health
First Nominate a Smile winner announced
Samuel James Leckey has been named as the first winner of this year’s Nominate a Smile – a nationwide competition…
Oral health
National Smile Month 2017 to bring communities together
Dental professionals are being urged to bring their communities together during National Smile Month 2017 and be inspired to spread positive…
Oral health
National Smile Month set to return to the UK next month
National Smile Month hits the UK next month, and the Oral Health Foundation is calling on dental and healthcare professionals…
Oral health
Donation received by African schoolchildren with smiles
The Oral Health Foundation has donated educational materials to children at Akato Primary School in Togo, West Africa. The charity…
Oral health
How can our favourite pancake toppings affect our teeth?
The Oral Health Foundation has listed the UK’s favourite pancake toppings and what effect they have on our oral health.…
Oral health
Mouth cancer campaign boosted by donation
The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company. Tepe UK raised…
Oral health
Urgent review of sugar levels in breakfast cereals called for
Following a report highlighting the high levels of sugars in some breakfast cereals, the Oral Health Foundation has called for an urgent…
Oral health