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Million new mums miss out on free access to NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said Liz Truss's new administration must urgently move on pledges to reform NHS dentistry, as analysis of...

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Study highlights link between gum disease and premature labour

A new study has highlighted the link between gum disease and premature labour.

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Online ads help pregnant smokers quit

​Online ads encouraging pregnant smokers to take up stop-smoking support could be more effective at reaching women than advice delivered in a clinical...

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Tooth loss risk for mums

​Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums.

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Sugary drinks take the fizz out of fertility

One or more sugary drink a day – by either partner – can ruin a couple's chances of having a baby.

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Consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy may increase asthma risk in mid-childhood

​Children between the ages of seven and nine may be at greater risk for developing asthma if they consumed high amounts of fructose in early...

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Why is oral health important during pregnancy?

​The Oral Health and Pregnancy portal, recently launched by the EFP in partnership with Oral-B, is offering clear guidelines and answers to many...