Julie Bissett

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Kanye West is wrong – it's cool to smile

The adverts (and Kanye West) have got it wrong – an emotional expressionless face isn't the epitome of cool, but smiling is!

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Calling all orthodontic teams!

​The British Orthodontic Society’s Against The Odds award in 2018 is now open for entries.

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Mumsnet survey reveals 50% of parents aware of first birthday dental visit

A survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users reveals around one quarter had problems accessing free NHS dental care.

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People with diabetes less likely to visit dentist

​A US study has revealed that people with diabetes were less likely to visit the dentist compared with those who had prediabetes or did not have the condition.

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Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removed in hospital

​A child in England has a tooth removed in hospital every 10 minutes due to preventable tooth decay, according to data published by Public Health England (PHE) today.

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Periodontal disease advice for mums-to-be

Most women will be aware of some of the health concerns associated with pregnancy. Chances are they’ve already been taking folic acid and once their pregnancy is confirmed, if they haven’t already...

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Essex beautician prosecuted for illegal teeth whitening

An Essex beautician is the latest to pay the price for illegal teeth whitening in a crackdown to protect the public and raise awareness of the need to always seek treatment from a dental professional....

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New sugar tax failing oral health plans

Oral health campaigners are suggesting the Sugar Tax– launching this Friday (6 April) – is failing to go far enough in order to protect the UK's oral health.

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Tooth-mounted sensors track what you eat

Engineers have developed miniaturised sensors that can be mounted on a tooth and communicates wirelessly with a mobile device, to reveal our sugar, salt and alcohol intake.

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Football clubs must cut junk food links

​The British Dental Association and the British Association of Dental Nurses have joined more than 50 leading health bodies, academics and charities to call on football leaders to call time on...

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Patients ok with 'half price' robotic dentistry

Patients are more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures – particularly if it cuts costs.

Opinion

Spring has sprung

Well, it should do anytime soon... This season is traditionally considered a time of rebirth and new beginnings.

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Vaping does not stain teeth, study reveals

Teeth exposed to e-cigarettes do nor become discoloured.

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Sugary drinks link to greater risk of death

​Adults over 45 who consume large amounts of sugary drinks may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks.

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Middle-aged tooth loss linked to heart risk

​Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.