Viva las vegan

In the 10 years since its inception, ‘Veganuary’ has achieved nationwide awareness. For many looking for a change or challenge to kick off each new year, trying a month off animal-based products can be a great benefit to both human health and the planet.

For dental practitioners, veganism has altered the traditional way diet and oral health overlap; vegan meat alternatives have different nutrients and minerals to the ones they are mimicking, for instance. With Veganuary seeing an estimated 25m people around the world adopting a plant-based diet for the first month in 2024, many of this number will continue with their new diet. But for those wanting to try veganism and those who already are practitioners of it, a better understanding of the oral health benefits and drawbacks is needed for a healthier and happier future.