Oral health and mouth cancer

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Ban price deals on chocolate 'sharing' bags

​Campaigners are calling for a complete ban on all confectionery price promotions plus a sugar tax on all confectionery of at least 20%.

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Sugar tax on soft drinks might drive up alcohol consumption

​A sugar tax levied on soft drinks might have the unintended consequence of driving up alcohol consumption, but the picture is mixed, finds research...

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Risk assessment halts tooth decay

​A scientifically based approach that includes a 'tooth decay' risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can...

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Dentists should 'tell patients of cancer risks'

Dentists should tell patients that there are risks related to periodontal disease.

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Should patients be asked about their sexual orientation?

In late 2017, NHS England released guidelines recommending that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation in order to...

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Call for ban on sale of high energy drinks to under-16s

Paediatric dentists are calling for a ban on the sale of high energy drinks to under-16s.

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Euro campaign aims to reduce burden of tooth decay

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is launching the Perio and Caries awareness campaign today (Thursday 11 January) in a bid to call...

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Dentists failing to engage with patients on HPV risks

​A new US study reveals that most dentists are failing to discuss HPV prevention methods with their patients because they do not know enough about...

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Sleeping longer cuts sugar intake

Sleeping for longer each night could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to a generally healthier diet.

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Poor dental health increases risks of frailty in older men

Men with dental issues are more likely to be frail than men without those issues.

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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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Jabs for the Boys – HPV campaign ramps up activity

A new campaign has been launched today to address the pressing need for greater awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential...