Diet and nutrition

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Mouth cancer risk and diabetes

​Women who suffer with diabetes face a dramatically increased chance of developing mouth cancer.

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Processed carbs and tooth decay risk

To ensure good oral health, experts suggest we should stick to wholegrain carbohydrates and avoid processed ones – especially if sweet.

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Dentists slam misleading claims on sugary cereals for kids

Parents are being ‘hoodwinked’ by imagery and health claims on boxes of cereal aimed at children.

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Heatwave driving spike in sugar consumption among kids

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged restraint as new figures show kids are consuming five times their recommended daily sugar intake during...

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New link between gum disease and erectile dysfunction

​New research finds a link between gum disease and erectile dysfunction.

What to expect when they’re expecting

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes an overwhelming amount of physical changes – and that includes their oral health

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Just one alcoholic drink a day impacts oral health

Just one alcoholic drink a day changes the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to cancer, a new...

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Top athletes plagued by dental disease

Elite athletes have significant levels of periodontal disease, with one third reporting that poor oral health impacted their performance negatively.

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Graphic images may reduce sugary drink purchases

​Warning labels with photos linking sugary drink consumption with tooth decay may reduce purchases of the drinks.

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Four weeks of a healthy diet reduces gum disease

A new study suggests just four weeks of a healthy diet can significantly reduce gingivitis.

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Health labels are a turn off for sugary drinks

​Young adults are less likely to buy sugary drinks that include health labels – particularly those with graphic warnings about how added sugar can...

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Sugar reduction results so far

​Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the...