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Untreated tooth infections increase heart disease risk
A new study has found that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times.…
Oral health
Sugar tax gets go ahead while Childhood Obesity Strategy labelled ‘absolute disaster’
The sugar tax has been included in the Childhood Obesity Strategy, while whole sections of the draft have been dropped. The…
Oral health
A healthy smile and fresh breath key to finding love
A healthy smile has been ranked as the physical attribute most likely to attract a new partner, according to new research…
Oral health
What makes you smile?
As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation has gone on a mission to find out what is…
Oral health
What’s the strangest item you’ve flossed with?
Earrings, crisp packets and a pen knife were some of the more unusual items used to maintain our oral health. That’s…
Oral health
‘Spit don’t rinse’ for better oral health, charity urges
The Oral Health Foundation is calling on people to ‘spit don’t rinse’ in a bid to improve their oral health.…
Oral health
Names most likely to make us smile and frown listed
David and Jeremy have topped a poll of names that are likely to wipe a smile from our face. The Oral Health…
Dentistry
‘Smiliest’ time of the week revealed in new survey
The ‘smiliest’ time of the week is five o’clock on a Friday, according to a new survey. The Oral Health Foundation…
Oral health
Brits hide their teeth in selfies, study shows
Selfie fans are more likely to hide their teeth than have an open mouth smile, a new survey shows. Less than…
Dentistry
Investment in dental health of diabetic patients could save NHS millions
Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save money in the longer term. New research looked…
Dentistry
The BDHF changes its name to the Oral Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation will be changing its name to the Oral Health Foundation from 4 April. The charity believes…
Oral health
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