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Poor oral health could lessen survival from head and neck cancer

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

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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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Dentist offers one day of free emergency treatment to 'give back’ to the community

A private dentist practice in Walsall will give 25 free emergency slots to anyone needing dental care.

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23 million sick days taken due to dental pain

Nearly three in ten (28 per cent) Britons have had to take time off work due to tooth pain, according to a new survey from Denplan – the UK’s leading...

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At-home test designed to detect gum disease

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such...

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Daily queues for NHS dentistry are at risk of ‘becoming the new normal’, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to step up as Leigh, a town in Greater Manchester, joined the growing list of...

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A rewarding experience

Jill Harding explores the many exciting opportunities to volunteer with Dentaid.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle

Rebecca Waters outlines how best to help your practice have a positive environmental impact.

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Charity calls for the NHS to provide free dental repairs for seizure damage

Data from the Epilepsy Society shows that half of people who have suffered dental injuries during a seizure have not had them repaired because they...

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York MP holds summit on the dental crisis in the city

Leaders from the health and dental community have come together to discuss the future of NHS dentistry in York. Following the transfer of NHS...

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Smartphone app may support drinkers who overindulge to drink less heavily

​Access to a smartphone alcohol intervention app helped university students to cut down their overall alcohol consumption and the number of days they...

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Online working has triggered a rise in adults seeking tooth straightening treatment, says a survey

Over three-quarters (76 per cent) of orthodontists have reported an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three...