Sugar

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

Consuming sugary drinks while breastfeeding can impact child’s cognitive development

A high sugar diet during the breastfeeding period can delay cognitive development in infants. This is according to a new…

Dentistry

Just 3% of sugar cut from food products in three years, PHE report finds

Retailers and manufacturer branded products reduced sugar content by only 3% since 2017, sparking worries over the country’s health. This…

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… Dental teams should…

Dentistry

Subway bread contains too much sugar, court rules

Subway bread does not qualify as bread due to its high sugar content, a court has ruled.  A judge found…

Oral health

Autumnal drinks contain more than the daily recommended amount of sugar

More than half of the top 10 sweetest seasonal hot drinks contain more sugar than a 330ml of coke. That’s…

Oral health

Dental health added to curriculum materials for primary and secondary schools

Information on dental health has been added to the teacher training materials for primary and secondary schools. In new information…

Dentistry

Experts call for government to ban ‘misleading’ packaging on sugary fruit snacks

Leading experts are calling for tighter legislation on labelling after data reveals 65% of products have the equivalent of at…

Dentistry

Is eating out really helping out?

Henry Quach questions contradictory messages coming from the government with the eat out to help out scheme making junk food…

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… GDC registrants do…

Dentistry

The lifestyle approach to oral health and wellbeing

The mouth is a window to the whole body. With people’s increased appetite for protecting their own health, we have…

Oral health

Sugar levels in infant foods are too high, study finds

The number of snack foods aimed at babies has rocketed – but the sugar content is still too high. This…

Oral health

Eight in 10 say kids’ characters should be removed from unhealthy snacks

Parents are calling for a stop to children’s characters on unhealthy food and drinks, a survey has revealed.  More than…

Dentistry

Combatting obesity – gastric bands could become more commonly available

Gastric bands will become more readily available on the NHS as part of new plans to combat obesity. This is…

Dentistry