Diet and nutrition

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Patients with type 2 diabetes are more likely to be deficient in essential nutrients if they have tooth loss and gum problems

A new cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between the number of teeth, self-reported gum condition and intake of food and nutrition...

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Increased risk of dental caries after obesity surgeries

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment (also known as bariatric surgery) have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also...

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The secrets to a sweeter smile

Richard Thomas outlines how to stop demineralisation from spoiling your patients’ selfies.

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Secrets of a healthier smile

Nina Garlo lists the ten best things to bite into for a healthier and happier mouth.

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What drives obesity?

A paper published on October 17, 2023, in the research journal Obesity suggests various theories behind what drives obesity are not incompatible with...

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Drop in obesity rates among primary school children

The prevalence of primary school children living with obesity continued to fall in 2022/23, after reaching the highest recorded levels during the...

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Don’t sugarcoat it

Ben Atkins reviews the current discussions around sugar substitutes and reminds us of the available facts.

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How can people live healthier lives: Former prime minister calls for further taxes on junk food to tackle the obesity crisis

​Former prime minister Tony Blair has urged the government to tax junk foods and tighten regulations on the food industry to tackle rising obesity.

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Further salt and sugar levies could prevent two million cases of disease

Two million cases of disease over 25 years could be prevented if the Government were to introduce an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar, according...

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Why prevention is key

Kimberly Lloyd-Rees explains the importance of dental prevention from our earliest years.

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Charity calls for the removal of packaging that appeals to children from unhealthy cereals and yoghurts packed with sugars

Action on Sugar research, based at Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that both breakfast cereals and yoghurts, with packaging that appeals...

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Nottingham water fluoridation campaign

A GP and a councillor have teamed up to lobby for water fluoridation to improve oral health.