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BSDHT backs government’s fight over Kellogg’s high-sugar legal case
Kellogg’s hit the headlines this week. The BBC and other media outlets report the cereal maker has started legal proceedings…
Oral health
Sugar overload – 80% of seven-year-olds exceed daily limit
Four in five seven-year-olds are consuming excessive levels of sugar, according to a new study. The research reveals that at…
Oral health
Top tips to tell your patients over the Easter weekend
Easter, Passover or Eid – many children will enjoy sugary treats over the coming days and weeks. The Faculty of…
Oral health
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… Just two glasses…
Dentistry
Plans to curb obesity ‘will fail’ if no action taken on sugary food
Authorities need to cut back on unhealthy food options if efforts to tackle obesity are to succeed. This is according…
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… One quarter of…
Dentistry
One quarter of year six schoolchildren now obese, says NHS
Obesity rates among infants has soared by almost 5% in only one year, new statistics reveal. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21,…
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… Babies and toddlers…
Dentistry
‘Morally indefensible’ – two thirds of drinks contain ‘very high’ sugar levels
Nearly two thirds (62%) of drink products contain ‘very high’ levels of sugar, exposing a growing need for marketing transparency. …
Oral health
Athletes need to take more care of their teeth, says record-breaking ultra runner Carla Molinaro
Endurance athletes need to consume huge amounts of calories to keep their energy up. This often has damaging results to…
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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… Junk food TV…
Dentistry
Junk food TV adverts banned from 2023
TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt and fat are banned across the UK from the end of 2022.…
Oral health
Biomin protects top cyclist’s teeth
Endurance athletes are at particular risk of dental problems due to their training and their diet. In a special mini-series about…
Oral health
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UK top of the list for ‘no added sugar’ food and drink products
The UK takes the top spot for the number of ‘no added sugar’ food and drink launches. This is according…
Oral health
UK sugar consumption drops within a year of sugar tax
The UK public is consuming less sugar following the introduction of the sugar tax on soft drinks. While the volume…
Oral health
How does excessive sugar consumption impact oral and general health?
Chris Harper examines the impact of excessive sugar consumption on oral and general health, and suggests some alternatives to refined…
Oral health
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… COVID-19: dental services…
Dentistry
Almost one third report smoking more cigarettes since second UK lockdown
Eight in 10 adults over the age of 18 are set to make healthier changes to their lifestyle in 2021…
Oral health
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… COVID-19 vaccine more…
Dentistry
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