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Food industry challenged to reduce sugar in its products by 20%
Public Health England has challenged the food industry to cut sugar in its products by 20% by 2020. It has suggested that…
Oral health
Sugar tax leading to manufacturers dropping sugar content
The Chancellor described the drop in proposed funds from the sugar tax as ‘good news’ in his Spring Budget for 2017.…
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
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
Wrong advice from people who presume to be experts
Wrong advice from people who presume to be experts has led to the obesity crisis, Alun Rees says. Michael Gove has…
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Royal College of Surgeons aims to combat ‘cake culture’
The Faculty of Dental Surgery has said eating cake and biscuits at work is fuelling poor oral health and obesity. Professor…
Oral health
Nestlé discovers way of reducing sugar in chocolate bars without affecting taste
Nestlé scientists have discovered a way of reducing the amount of sugar in its chocolate bars by up to 40%,…
Oral health
Stronger action needed on sugar
Stronger action is needed to reduce the consumption of sugar from fizzy drinks, the FGDP(UK) has announced. This comes after…
Oral health
UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar
Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…
Oral health
PHE to challenge food industry over added sugar
Public Health England (PHE) is challenging the food and drinks industry to remove at least 20% of the sugar in its…
Oral health
Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling
A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…
Oral health
In discussion: sugary drinks tax
When George Osborne announced in March’s Budget that some sugary soft drinks are to be taxed from 2018, it was…
Oral Health Features
Warning: high sugar content
Just how much sugar goes into the nation’s coffee shop favourites? Unless you’ve been in a sugar-induced haze over the last…
Oral health
Katie Price accused of ‘rotting’ baby daughter’s teeth
Katie price has found herself at the centre of social media controversy again – this time involving her baby daughter’s…
Celebrity News
Will the Government implement a sugar tax?
We cannot rely on the Government, manufacturers and retailers to reduce sugar intake and improve children’s oral health, Michael Watson…
Oral health
LGA calls for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks
The BDA has backed councils for their leadership on sugar, after the LGA called for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks. The…
Dentistry
FGDP(UK) says levels of sugar in hot drinks is ‘shocking’
The FGDP(UK) says the ‘shocking’ amount of sugar in some hot drinks is evidence of the need for bold action. A survey…
Dentistry
Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth, says FGDP(UK)
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came…
Oral health
Dental therapists back ban on junk food adverts before watershed
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is backing a call for the ban on junk food adverts screening on…
Oral health