Kids' oral bacteria may predict obesity
The oral bacteria of young children may predict obesity.
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Sugar high in yogurts
High levels of sugar in organic and children's yogurts – new survey
A new survey highlights alarmingly high sugar levels in yogurts – with those ...
Calling all dental nurses!
Calling all dental nurses!
This October, Dental Showcase takes place at London’s Excel on 4-6 October, ...
Homeless and oral health
Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference
Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference: How to take action for inclusion ...
Drink free days
Encourage patients to have drink free days
Public Health England’s One You has teamed up with Drinkaware to launch a new ...
New denture guidelines
New denture guidelines launched
New global guidelines have been announced to tackle the wealth of inconsistent ...
Walking to fight mouth cancer
Walking to fight mouth cancer
A charity team are set to tackle the daunting Striding Edge challenge to raise ...
SugarSmart September!
Welcome to SugarSmart September!
This Saturday marks the start of Sugar Smart September – and there are lots of ...
New insights into diabetes and tooth decay
New insights into diabetes
Compromised quality saliva puts diabetes patients at greater risk of oral health problems.
Call for YouTube to ban 'DIY braces' videos
Ban 'DIY braces' videos
YouTube should ban videos demonstrating DIY braces.
One week to deadline – are you CPD-compliant?
Are you CPD-compliant?
If you fail to submit your CPD statement by 28 August, you may be struck off the GDC register.
Lack of vitamin D3 and periodontitis may trigger Type 2 diabetes
Vit D3 and periodontitis risk
New research has identified how vitamin D3 and periodontitis influence Type 2 diabetes.
Poor oral health risks respiratory health of elderly
Respiratory risk for elderly
Elderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more dysbiotic microbiota, which could be harmful to their respiratory health.
7 reasons why dental nurses should attend Dental Showcase
Why go to Showcase?
Old-school face-to-face interaction still goes a long way – and as a dental nurse, you know this best.
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ASA bans KFC and Kellogg’s kids' adverts
Kids' ads banned
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against two brands for adverts for unhealthy food clearly aimed at children.
Mouth cancer risk and diabetes
Cancer risk and diabetes
Women who suffer with diabetes face a dramatically increased chance of developing mouth cancer.
Processed carbs and tooth decay risk
Processed carbs & tooth decay
To ensure good oral health, experts suggest we should stick to wholegrain carbohydrates and avoid processed ones – especially if sweet.
BSDHT takes First Smiles to London
BSDHT First Smiles
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is one of many organisations working hard to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health among the public.
Dental buddies champions kids' oral health
Dental buddies launches
Children will be able to spread the 'oral health' message thanks to a new grant received by a lecturer at the University of Plymouth and local charity, Well Connected.
