Dental link to frail old men
Men with dental issues are more likely to be frail than men without those issues.
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'Cut sugar' campaign launched
Parents are to be offered guidelines on kids' snacking as sugar intake continues to rise.
'Sugary snack' kit welcomed
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the new national campaign toe encourage healthier eating among children and reduce their sugar intake launched today by Public Health England today (2 January).
E-cigarettes help us quit
A new study reveals that smokers who are willing to use e-cigarettes tend to smoke less and have increased quit attempts.
Dental nurse in honours list
A dental nurse has been rewarded for her work in the New Year Honours list.
'Child sex pest' dentist banne
GDC erases 'child sex offender' dentist.
Gene for bad breath found
Researchers have identified a cause for chronic bad breath (halitosis), with the help of gene knockout mice – or genetically modified mice.
The sugar spike at Christmas
A new video by the University of Warwick highlights a bitter side to our sugar consumption at Christmas.
X-ray equipment rules change
New regulations will come into force on 1 January 2018, which will mean dental practices using X-ray generators must register with the Health and Safety Executive.
The BADN conference
The 2017 National Dental Nursing Conference was held on 17 and 18 November 2017 at the Milton Keynes Hilton.
Jabs for the Boys
A new campaign has been launched today to address the pressing need for greater awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential impact on millions of men and boys in the UK every year.
Dental reform needs your help
The General Dental Council (GDC), published Shifting the balance: The GDC’s response to your views and next steps today, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to reform dental regulation.
New president for OHF
Professor Liz Kay is the new president of the Oral Health Foundation.
Dental material kills microbes
A US team has developed robust material for dental filings that kills decay-causing microbes and resists the formation of plaque.
Sugary drinks and asthma link
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 childhood.
