Sugar tax failing oral health
Oral health campaigners are suggesting the Sugar Tax– launching this Friday (6 April) – is failing to go far enough in order to protect the UK's oral health.
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Tooth sensors monitor diet
Engineers have developed miniaturised sensors that can be mounted on a tooth and communicates wirelessly with a mobile device, to reveal our sugar, salt and alcohol intake.
Football must ditch junk food
The British Dental Association and the British Association of Dental Nurses have joined more than 50 leading health bodies, academics and charities to call on football leaders to call time on agreements with junk food manufacturers.
'Half price' robotic dentistry
Patients are more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures – particularly if it cuts costs.
Vaping does not stain teeth
Teeth exposed to e-cigarettes do nor become discoloured.
Sugary drinks link to death
Adults over 45 who consume large amounts of sugary drinks may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks.
Tooth loss and heart risk
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Fluoride benefit kids' teeth
Public Health England (PHE) has today published its 'Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018' report on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
GULP campaign reaches schools
Community coaches from professional football clubs in Lancashire will deliver high-sugar drinks education to school children as part of a new campaign to tackle poor oral health and obesity.
Dementia guidance goes online
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has made its guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia available free of charge online.
Burnout risk for workers
The healthcare sector is in the top five UK industries least likely to offer help employees manage levels of work-related stress.
Expanded duties vital
Dentistry requires a more flexible workforce with more expanded duties dental nurses and increased opportunities for dental care professionals to upskill and move into new roles.
Dental price hike slammed
NHS dentistry patient charges will be increasing by around 5% from April.
Tooth loss risk for mums
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums.
'Bad weather' policy and you
Dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather, says MDDUS.
