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Heatwave and sugar high

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged restraint as new figures show kids are consuming five times their recommended daily sugar intake during the summer, with the heat pushing them to ice creams, lollies and soft drinks.

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Depression and gum disease

​A new study suggests that psycho-social factors, such as depression, stress, emotional vulnerability and Type A personality are associated with more severe periodontal injuries.

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Don't panic

Fiona Ellwood, Dental Nursing editorial board member and patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, explains all you need to know about the upcoming ECPD

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Alcohol and oral health risks

Just one alcoholic drink a day changes the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to cancer, a new study has revealed.

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Showcase registration open

Join thousands of delegates at the largest dental show in the UK, to discover the very latest innovations across an unrivalled selection of exhibitor stands.

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Fluoride in water supplies

​Local authorities in the UK should add fluoride to water supplies, following new research that confirms it has no negative effects.

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Stress and perio impact

​A study reveals that psychosocial factors such as depression, stress, emotional vulnerability and Type A personality are associated with more severe periodontal injuries.

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Athletes and dental disease

Elite athletes have significant levels of periodontal disease, with one third reporting that poor oral health impacted their performance negatively.

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New perio classification

​A new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and conditions, as well as peri-implant diseases and conditions, has been announced today at the EuroPerio9 congress.