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Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar
Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar, despite the NHS urging manufacturers to reduce sugar content last summer. Research undertaken by Action on Sugar revealed that almost half of popular cereals still have excessive sugar content. Public Health England set a target of lowering sugar content to a maximum of […]
Mydentist surgeries raise £250,000 for Cancer Research UK
Mydentist’s network of surgeries has raised a quarter of a million pounds for Cancer Research UK. The chain, which is one of the largest in the UK, has been working on fundraising efforts since establishing a relationship with the charity in 2016. Since then, mydentist staff members all over the UK have been taking part in activities and […]
Former patient takes the reins at Cheadle dental practice
A former patient who chose to pursue a career in dentistry has taken the reins at a Cheadle dental practice. Dr Emma Noble, 33, has recently taken over the clinic she attended as a child. Having worked in both private and NHS practices before joining the team at The Avenue Dentistry a few years ago, […]
Scottish police release CCTV footage after Edinburgh dental practice was targeted by armed robber
Scottish police have released CCTV footage after a dental practice in Edinburgh was targeted by an armed robber. Police Scotland has published a series of images captured from cameras, and officers are appealing for information from anyone who saw the individual or is able to identify him. Police are eager to question the individual in […]
The reasons why more and more adults are opting for braces
Figures from the British Orthodontic Society suggest that 80% of orthodontists saw an increase in adult patient numbers in 2018. As more and more people choose to have braces during their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, it’s interesting to see why adults are becoming more open to a treatment that was once linked only to […]
60% of young children didn’t see a dentist last year
New research suggests that 60% of children aged 4 and under didn’t see a dentist last year. Analysis of NHS Digital data, which was performed by the Royal College of Surgeons, also revealed that 40% of children aged over four went without a dental check in 2018. Dental decay, which is preventable in the vast […]
British Dental Association backs new measures to reduce stress among healthcare professionals
The British Dental Association has backed new measures to tackle stress among healthcare workers. More than 30 recommendations have been suggested by Health Education England in a bid to clamp down on work-related stress and improve wellbeing in the healthcare sector. The NHS Staff and Learners’ Mental Wellbeing Commission report highlights a series of steps […]
Inquest reveals Darwen dentist died after spilling chemicals on his clothing and lighting a cigarette
An inquest has revealed that a dentist from Darwen died after unknowingly spilling chemicals on his clothing, which ignited when he lit a cigarette. Noel Patrick Cooney, 78, from Blackburn, had been pottering in his old dental surgery, which formed part of his home. His wife, Patricia, said that he liked to make models and […]
Melbourne dentist shares affordable hacks for better oral health
As studies show that a third of Australian adults suffer from untreated decay, a Melbourne dentist has shared some affordable hacks to boost oral health. Dr Giuliana D’Anna, the founder of Victoria-based clinic, iDental, claims that there are several simple, inexpensive ways you can protect your smile and reduce the risk of developing cavities and […]
Researchers question the benefits of artificial sweeteners and sugar-free products
Sugar-free foods and drinks and products that are made using artificial sweeteners are often marketed as healthy alternatives, but new research has called the health benefits of such products into question. A team of researchers based in Europe conducted a review of more than 55 studies that evaluated the impact of sugar substitutes. The team, […]
