Dental patients at overdose risk
Dentists are warning that pain killers are no substitute for lack of access to NHS dental care.
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Alcohol affects oral bacteria
Drinking affects mouth bacteria linked to diseases
A new study reveals that drinkers who have one or more alcoholic drinks per ...
Zero-calorie sweeteners
Zero-calorie sweeteners can still lead to diabetes and obesity
New research finds sugar replacements can also cause health changes that are ...
Mums-to-be quit smoking
Online ads help pregnant smokers quit
Online ads encouraging pregnant smokers to take up stop-smoking support could ...
Dental anxiety affects life
Dental anxiety affects quality of life
New research reveals that being afraid of the dentist can impact on your ...
It's cool to smile
Kanye West is wrong – it's cool to smile
The adverts (and Kanye West) have got it wrong – an emotional expressionless ...
Calling all orthodontic teams!
Calling all orthodontic teams!
The British Orthodontic Society’s Against The Odds award in 2018 is now open ...
Mumsnet survey on dental care
Mumsnet survey reveals 50% of parents aware of first birthday dental visit
A survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users reveals around one quarter had problems ...
Diabetics dental visits low
People with diabetes less likely to visit dentist
A US study has revealed that people with diabetes were less likely to visit ...
Periodontal disease advice for mums-to-be
Dental advice for mums-to-be
Most women will be aware of some of the health concerns associated with pregnancy. Chances are they’ve already been taking folic acid and once their pregnancy is confirmed, if they haven’t already done so, they will quit smoking, reduce their alcohol intake and moderate their diet.
Essex beautician prosecuted for illegal teeth whitening
Beautician prosecuted
An Essex beautician is the latest to pay the price for illegal teeth whitening in a crackdown to protect the public and raise awareness of the need to always seek treatment from a dental professional.
New sugar tax failing oral health plans
Sugar tax failing oral health
Oral health campaigners are suggesting the Sugar Tax– launching this Friday (6 April) – is failing to go far enough in order to protect the UK's oral health.
Tooth-mounted sensors track what you eat
Tooth sensors monitor diet
Engineers have developed miniaturised sensors that can be mounted on a tooth and communicates wirelessly with a mobile device, to reveal our sugar, salt and alcohol intake.
Football clubs must cut junk food links
Football must ditch junk food
The British Dental Association and the British Association of Dental Nurses have joined more than 50 leading health bodies, academics and charities to call on football leaders to call time on agreements with junk food manufacturers.
Patients ok with 'half price' robotic dentistry
'Half price' robotic dentistry
Patients are more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures – particularly if it cuts costs.
Vaping does not stain teeth, study reveals
Vaping does not stain teeth
Teeth exposed to e-cigarettes do nor become discoloured.
Sugary drinks link to greater risk of death
Sugary drinks link to death
Adults over 45 who consume large amounts of sugary drinks may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks.
Middle-aged tooth loss linked to heart risk
Tooth loss and heart risk
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Fluoride benefit kids' dental health, says new report
Fluoride benefit kids' teeth
Public Health England (PHE) has today published its 'Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018' report on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
'Give Up Loving Pop' campaign reaches schools
GULP campaign reaches schools
Community coaches from professional football clubs in Lancashire will deliver high-sugar drinks education to school children as part of a new campaign to tackle poor oral health and obesity.
