Oral health and diet
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Poorer oral health
Public Health England has published its National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, the oral health survey of adults attending general dental practices in 2018.
UDC hub experience
A team at the University of Plymouth is conducting a research study aiming to explore the experiences – including challenges, barriers and enablers – of providing care at Urgent Dental Care (UDC) centres in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal recognition
Laura Edgar shares her top tips on keeping dental practices safe for patients and staff when they reopen
Excessive sugar and fat
A new study reveals the high risk link between sugar and larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen.
Tips for PPE in heatwave
With temperatures soaring, dental nurses are advised to take note of government advice on how to stay safe when wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maths key to quitting tobacco
Smokers who are better at maths are more likely than others to say they will quit smoking.
Lockdown effect on UK's diet
One in four adults in the UK are experiencing food insecurity, which is likely to have left them susceptible to hunger and potential malnutrition, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working with a dental nurse
As we all return to work and embrace what are all calling the 'new normal’ I think it is a good time to reflect on how things are going to change for the future.
Elite athletes and oral health
Elite athletes who adopted simple oral health measures reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health.
COVID-19 – a dental nurse
Adriana Anastasio, senior dental nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, shares her experience of working on the frontline with Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses
Webinar on kids' oral health
A free webinar will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on children's oral health.
Loneliness and smoking
Lengthy periods of loneliness have been linked to smoking habits.
PPE and training are key
A new study underlines importance of adequate PPE and training for frontline health professionals to prevent COVID-19 infection.
Children in new dental video
A team at the University of Sheffield dental school, led by Academic Clinical Fellow Laura Timms, is preparing to make an information video aimed at children aged 3-10.
