Diet and nutrition

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Paediatric dentists welcome 'sugary snack' toolkit

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the new national campaign toe encourage healthier eating among children and reduce...

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The sugar spike at Christmas

​A new video by the University of Warwick highlights a bitter side to our sugar consumption at Christmas.

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New president for Oral Health Foundation

Professor Liz Kay is the new president of the Oral Health Foundation.

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Consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy may increase asthma risk in mid-childhood

​Children between the ages of seven and nine may be at greater risk for developing asthma if they consumed high amounts of fructose in early...

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Treating gum disease may help lower blood pressure

​Treatment periodontitis significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk for developing high blood pressure.

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5 ways to make your Mouth Cancer Action Month event a huge success

Mouth Cancer Action Month is only a couple of weeks away. This vitally important campaign is your opportunity to build awareness of mouth cancer and...

Opinion

5 ways to make your Mouth Cancer Action Month event a huge success

Mouth Cancer Action Month is only a couple of weeks away. This vitally important campaign is your opportunity to build awareness of mouth cancer and...

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Public need to chew their way to better dental health

​Current public health guidelines for oral health are not aligned with our eating and drinking habits, a new report has found.

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Watch out for Sugar Awareness Week!

Sugar Awareness Week will be an opportunity to celebrate the success of food industry, government and NGOs' progress so far, and discuss the future...

Reference/Features

Oral health and nutrition guidance for patients

It is essential that dental care professionals educate patients on the effects of diet on oral health. Diet plays an important role in the development...

Nutrition and oral health advice for parents

Dental nurses have an important role in advising parents on children’s oral health. Hazel Coey outlines the main, evidence-based health messages and...