Diet and nutrition

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Data reveals most to least sugary Easter eggs

As Easter is a time for chocolates and treats, Expressdentist.com were intrigued to find out which Easter eggs could be the best and worst for your...

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Sweet solutions

Approximately 27 per cent of UK adults are believed to have active tooth decay.[i] Even more worrying is the prevalence of dental caries among...

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The natural approach

Tom Alcraft explores the role of homeopathy in oral healthcare

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Government’s broken promise on sugar tax

The government has quietly diverted funds from the soft drinks levy, which was targeted to tackle childhood obesity and improve children’s health, to...

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Body positivity – how hard is it?

Tom Alcraft discusses body positivity and how it can affect oral health

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Infants at risk of tooth decay from high-sugar snacks

A new product survey by Action on Sugar (based at Queen Mary University of London) has exposed the alarming amounts of sugars found in many baby &...

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Positive statement from chief medical officers on water fluoridation

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has officially welcomed the UK chief medical officers (CMOs) statement confirming that water fluoridation is an...

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Supporting plant-based patients

Tom Alcraft explains how veganism can affect oral health

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Food for thought

Dawn Woodward asks if the way we eat has changed forever

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Sugar content of most popular cocktails revealed

Cocktails, a staple in our society, can be found in nearly every bar, restaurant and pub. They are a popular alcoholic drink choice due to the masking...

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COVID-19 – a 'dental disaster'

​A new survey reveals the true cost of the pandemic on patient oral health, which has been described as a 'dental disaster'.

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Consumption of sugar from soft drinks falls within a year of UK sugar tax

​People appear to be buying and consuming less sugar from soft drinks since the UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks.