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‘Gateway’ foods: Ultra-processed foods leading to unhealthy teen diets

Research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 suggests that ultra-processed foods might act as a...

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Covid-19 and dental reforms: new NHS update

​Released on August 31, 2022, a new update from Ali Sparke, NHS director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, and Rebecca Harris, deputy...

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The “long shadow on our health”: changing alcohol habits following the pandemic

​As a result of the pandemic, everyone’s daily lives changed dramatically. So did our habits and food choices.
Studies from University of Sheffield...

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How animals helped dental nurses through lockdown

Pets offer companionship and unconditional love and evidence suggests they can help to reduce our anxiety and stress. We hear from some of our readers...

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Dental teams confirmed as priority for a COVID-19 vaccine

NHS England has confirmed all dental team members and their support staff in NHS and private settings will receive priority access to the COVID...

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Dental nurse calls on colleagues to help vaccinate the UK against COVID-19

A dental nurse who is helping to vaccinate people against coronavirus is calling on colleagues to join her in the fight against the pandemic.

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Dental nurses who tested positive for COVID-19 could save lives

Dental teams in England who have tested positive for COVID-19 are being urged to become potential donors for the NHS convalescent plasma programme to...

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Covid-19 crisis – dental nurses on the frontline: a report

​The coronavirus has devastated the world and thrown a global curve ball to healthcare everywhere – and dentistry is no exception.