Children's dentistry

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Children call the shots for a new dental video

​A team at the University of Sheffield dental school, led by Academic Clinical Fellow Laura Timms, is preparing to make an information video aimed at...

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One in eight children suffer from nightmares about their teeth

Almost one-in-eight (12%) children have woken up from a nightmare about their oral health, according to the findings of a new study.

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Oral Health Foundation accreditation for thumb-sucking solution

A company that makes thumb-sucking guards and was founded by a mum who saw a gap in the market for positive support has won support from the Oral...

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38% of Brits snacking more during lockdown

More than one third of Brits are snacking more throughout the day during lockdown, risking their oral health.

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BSPD award for ‘inspirational’ dentist building a brighter future for children

​The inspirational winner of BSPD’s 2020 Outstanding Innovation Award is Community Dental Officer Linzi Maybin for her Happy Teeth project.

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Screening tool for non-dental health teams helps to assess tooth decay risk

​A new screening tool has been developed in Canada to help non-oral health professionals assess the risk of tooth decay in children under six.

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The younger you smoke, the harder it is to quit

The younger you start smoking, the more likely you are to smoke daily as an adult.

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UK parents top of list in limiting kids' sugar intake

More than half of UK parents are limiting their children's sugar intake, a new global survey reveals.

Features

Put yourself in their shoes

Catherine Edney reveals why empathetic dentistry is key to prevention 

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Come together – to advocate for children’s oral health


The lead song on the Beatles Abbey Road album of 1969 was ‘Come Together’. That song has great resonance 50 years later as our Merseyside branch...

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Sugar tax needs expanding

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed new research confirming the effectiveness of the sugar tax but argues it needs to be developed if...

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Sugar levels drop in UK yogurts but concerns remain for dairy alternatives

​A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional...