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Ban on checkout junk food

A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends, and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry.

A new £1.6 million innovation hub led by the University of Southampton has been tasked with transforming the nutritional quality of food and drink sold in the UK. It will bring together leading researchers, industry experts and other stakeholders to develop more healthy eating options for consumers.

Head and neck cancer study

Researchers at the University of Southampton have received £1.38 million for a new research programme to improve immunotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.

‘Turkey teeth’ warning

In an interview with The Independent, Sahil Patel issued a warning over patients getting ‘Turkey teeth’. The statements follow seeing a patient left toothless upon her return to the UK.

Diabetes and tooth loss study

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on ageing and oral health.

Celebrity smiles award

In an exclusive survey for The Mirror, the winners of the ‘World’s most attractive and impressive smile’ have been announced.

Gen Z ‘DIY’ dentistry poll

Over a third (34 per cent) of ‘Gen Z’ respondents to a new poll agree they would resort to ‘DIY’ dentistry measures, including self-tooth extraction, due to a lack of access to dental care. Shockingly, 16 – 24-year-olds are feeling the most pressure to resort to such extreme measures, compared to just 12 per cent of respondents over the age of 55. Experts are calling for the government to prioritise putting prevention at the heart of dental care.

Dental Leadership Network

Leaders from across dentistry met to discuss the challenges facing the dental sector at the second Dental Leadership Network event, in London, on Thursday 9 March.

Children’s hospital recruiting

World-famous children’s hospital, Great Ormand Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH), have been unable to recruit paediatric dental consultants for at least two years. A new report by Health Education England suggests that this has led to trainee doctors going unsupervised.

Rethinking accessibility

Oral-B, a leading innovator in oral health, is on a mission to change this with the launch of The Big Rethink, its social ambition to ensure that everybody has an equitable oral care experience - whether that’s at home or in the dentist’s chair. The brand recognises the need to continue learning from both dental professionals and consumers who frequently experience oral health struggles to be able to make a real impact and offer an equitable oral care experience for everyone.

The ‘Love Island look’

John Hewittt, a dentist from Leeds, has released comments to Leeds Live stating that programs such as Love Island and social media are leading to a dramatic rise in patients requesting "teeth like Molly Mae".

Joint pain and periodontics

Vicky Yao, a computational biologist at Rice University, discovered the link when she found traces of bacteria associated with periodontal disease in samples collected from rheumatoid arthritis patients. The study has been published in Science Translational Medicine.