General Health

Engaging with ageing

Jacob Watwood emphasises oral health wellbeing in older patients.

Health experts urge government to address sugary baby food

Health experts have called on the government to take urgent action to protect babies and young children from unhealthy food, following research from Leeds University.

Kicking the habit

Annastasia Kellett Wright explores the role of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation.

Calls for government to protect children’s health

The Oral Health Foundation has called on the government to introduce greater regulations on baby food, following a BBC Panorama episode that exposed the high sugar content.

Government action needed to relieve pressure on NHS

A coalition of health experts has called for tough action on the UK’s three biggest preventable...

Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to premature deaths

Research has supported the call for revised dietary guidelines and public policies to lessen the disease burden from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs).

Vision impossible

Andrew Turner discusses eye diseases and the impact seen on oral health.

Smoking cessation pill helps young people to quit vaping

A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.

Strength in sleep

Annastasia Kellett Wright explores the links between disordered sleep, menopause and oral health.

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General Health

Water fluoridation scheme expands in the northeast

Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.

General Health

Finding the link

Andrew Turner considers the wider impacts of psoriasis.

Sedentary behaviour and lower back pain

Stuart Clark discusses the possible solutions to a common issue.

No smoke and mirrors here

Michael Sultan considers the role of the dental team in smoking cessation.

Charity endorses HPV Awareness Day

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging everyone to spread knowledge, support prevention, and advocate for a future where HPV-related diseases are a thing of the past on HPV Awareness Day, March 4.

Youth vaping awareness campaign launched

A youth vaping awareness campaign has been launched, which highlights concerns over super-sized disposable vapes, ahead of the upcoming parliamentary vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

A healthier approach

Jacob Watwood emphasises the importance of an educated approach to processed foods.

Blood pressure pilot launched

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Lincolnshire and Essex are offering blood pressure checks to patients over 40 years old to identify hypertension and signpost them towards early intervention.

Stem cell therapy strikes again

Michael Sultan looks at the latest developments in medicine.

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Mouth bacteria linked to stroke risk

A preliminary study indicates that a common bacteria typically found in the mouth and gut is more prevalent in individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Dental flossing could lower the risk of stroke, study reveals

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, according to a preliminary study.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

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