08 December 2016
81% of Brits are unaware that human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of mouth cancer, a new study has revealed. The Oral Health Foundation is calling on dental and health associations and bodies, the government and policy-makers, as well as other charities, to help increase public awareness of the potential impact of HPV in a bid […]
01 December 2016
A dentist who has worked to raise awareness of the damage done to teeth by fizzy drinks has launched a petition to create a traffic light system on all fizzy drinks to show their levels of acidity. Over the past 12 months, Dr Sandra Ferreira has seen an increase in the number of people who have damaged […]
24 November 2016
New research has suggested that those who are single are more likely to skip dental check-ups. Researchers at the University of Queensland found that single people were more likely to have poorer standards of oral health than those in a relationship. Grace Branjerdporn, part of the research team, explained that the study highlighted a correlation between our […]
17 November 2016
A 24% increase in the improvement of children’s dental health in Scotland since 2000 has been announced. New data has revealed that 69% of 5-year-olds have no obvious signs of tooth decay. However, figures from the National Dental Inspection Programme also reveal a huge gap between 5-year olds from more affluent areas and the lowest income […]
10 November 2016
November 1st marked the start of Mouth Cancer Action Month 2016, the annual charity campaign to raise awareness of signs, symptoms, and causes of the disease. New research by the Oral Health Foundation shows that as few as 40% of people are able to identify the major symptoms related to mouth cancer, which include non-healing […]
03 November 2016
A survey has found that 40% of the male participants have strong concerns about their appearance, with one in four putting teeth straightening at the top of what they’d change about their appearance. The aim of the survey was to find out about men’s confidence in their appearance, and the likelihood of them seeking treatments to […]
27 October 2016
A new study, the findings of which have been published in the American Journal of Medicine, has claimed that brushing your teeth could help to lower the risk of heart attacks. Scientists in the USA conducted trials using a toothpaste which highlights plaque on the teeth. They found that people who used the toothpaste removed double the amount […]
20 October 2016
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) has stated that high sugar milk-based drinks should not be exempt from the government’s planned sugar tax. Responding to a treasury consultation on the tax’s implementation, the FGDP(UK) argues that despite the nutritional benefits of milk, the large amount of added sugar in flavoured milk drinks means they […]
