Sugar

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

Video highlights the detrimental effect sugar has on children’s oral health

Children are consuming 5,500 sugar cubes a year, around 22kg – the same weight as the average five-year-old. These revelations…

Dentistry

Food Standards Scotland calls for a curb on addiction to sugar

Food Standards Scotland has published a reminder of the need to curb our addiction to sugar. This latest reminder comes…

Dentistry

‘Brave and bold action’ on sugar backed by dentists

Fresh calls have been made for the Government to show leadership on marketing, taxation and reformulation of products containing added sugar.…

Dentistry

Should we have a sugar tax?

Michael Watson compares the public opinion over fluoridation and a sugar tax. Public opinion is an odd thing. Suggest that…

Dentistry

Ignoring recommendations on sugar would be ‘reckless’

Ignoring fresh recommendations over sugar consumption could lead to thousands of children suffering from poor oral health. This warning comes from…

Oral health

Sugar tax report released

A report controversially blocked by the Government calls for a ‘sugar tax’ – but also demands other crackdowns to curb…

Dentistry

Could you go sugar-free for a month?

Denplan has launched its campaign encouraging people to go sugar-free for the month of September. After its latest survey asked…

Oral health

Sugar consumption having a ‘devastating’ effect on all of our dental health

Urgent changes at the highest level are needed to address the UK’s deteriorating oral health from sugar consumption. These calls…

Dentistry

Children are getting most sugars through soft drinks and fruit juices

British children are getting most of the sugars they consume through soft drinks and fruit juices, according to national statistics.…

Oral health

BDA says ‘we’ll need more than gestures to end UK sugar addiction’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed moves by some retailers to remove ‘high sugar’ items from sale. The BDA…

Dentistry