Children's dentistry

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Brush DJ app scoops innovation prize

​Ben Underwood, creator of the toothbrushing app Brush DJ, has been named the winner of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding...

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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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Teens likely to crave junk food after watching TV ads

Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks.

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Brushing not enough to protect children from tooth decay

​New research reveals that tooth brushing alone is not enough to protect children from tooth decay caused by snacking on sugary foods and drink.

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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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'Cut sugar' campaign will tackle kids' snacking

Parents are to be offered guidelines on kids' snacking as sugar intake continues to rise.

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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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Celebrity smiles, oral health and teen self-esteem

Rachel Pointer considers dental care throughout the teenage years

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Is there a BRIGHT future in texts?

Dr Zoe Marshman and Professor Nicola Innes discuss a £1.9 million research project to help secondary school children from deprived areas brush up on...

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Hurry! Time to shine for projects focusing on children’s oral health

​The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding Innovation Award in 2018 is open for entries.

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Junk food adverts dominate family TV

Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows, such as The Simpsons, push junk food.

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Tributes pour in for dentist who 'changed UK dentistry'

Tributes have been paid to world-leading expert, Emeritus Professor Jimmy Steele CBE, who changed the way that dental services are provided in the UK...