The rush to ditch sugar

This jar contains the decayed teeth BSPD
president Claire Stevens extracted during
one afternoon in theatre, including 16 from
a two-year-old child.

When the average person in the UK consumes 206 litres of soft drink a year, it is no surprise that sugar intake has become a serious health concern. We look at how 208

Despite awareness being at its highest, sugary snacks and drinks play a big part in the diets of many. Healthcare professionals have a duty to encourage healthy eating – and dental nurses are excellently placed to do just that and make a difference. The principle of the newly launched Sugar Free February, launched by Cancer Research UK, encourage Brits to resist sweet treats for 28 days while fundraising for the charity. Encouraging patients to get involved can be an excellent way of kick starting the year and doing your bit to promote a healthy diet. Although many know and understand the risks of a high sugar intake, actually changing their diets and snacking habits seems like a chore. Here are some top tips on how you and your practice can change this perception and encourage your patients to cut down on all those fizzy drinks and coffee shop brownies.