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New gastric balloon obesity treatment keeps 95% of weight off
A new weight loss system using a gastric balloon contained within a pill is now being administered by the NHS.…
Dentistry
NHS England starts prescribing weight-loss jab Wegovy
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being prescribed by the NHS in England as part of its weight management strategy…
Dentistry
NHS to improve access to weight loss drugs through online services
New guidance has urged the NHS to adopt online platforms for the treatment of overweight patients struggling to access in-person…
Dentistry
Sweeteners ‘ineffective’ for weight control
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance recommending against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body…
Oral health
NHS to pilot weight loss jabs to tackle obesity
The NHS will pilot weight loss jabs over the next two years in a bid to tackle the obesity crisis…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Why it’s…
Dentistry
Maker of ‘weight loss jab’ funding NHS obesity services
The pharmaceutical company that manufactures ‘weight loss jabs’ is funding the expansion of weight-loss services across England. According to a…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 18 February 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse removed from register…
Dentistry
Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists
Weekly weight loss jabs are to be sold at high street pharmacies in the UK, sparking concern from health experts.…
Dentistry
Weight loss dental device that prevents mouth opening designed to tackle obesity
A weight loss device that is fitted to teeth to stop the mouth from opening has been designed in a…
Dentistry
Dentistry Online podcast with Tracy Stuart
We speak to Tracy Stuart about why she chose to lose weight and get fit in the middle of a…
Dentistry
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