Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Health Foundation’
Leading Dental Expert Issues Warning Over Illegal Tooth Whitening
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has issued a warning to the public over illegal tooth whitening. Dr Carter was speaking in light of the publication of survey figures, which revealed that more than 1 in 4 people would not go to a dentist for whitening treatment, preferring instead […]
Millions Of Britons Ignore Dentist Advice To Brush Twice A Day
Millions of Britons are ignoring their dentist’s advice to brush their teeth twice a day, according to a recent survey. The survey, which was carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation, revealed that seven millions Brits do not brush their teeth twice a day, with 1 in 7 people admitting that they leave it […]
Dental Experts Issue Fruit Juice Warning To Parents
Dental experts have issued a warning to well-meaning parents, who are giving their children fruit juice on a regular basis. Fruit juice is branded as a healthy product, but it is acidic and often contains a large amount of sugar, which is a lethal combination for the teeth. The British Dental Association has urged parents […]
Now You Can Indulge In Sweeties Without Worrying About Your Teeth
There is good news for people with a sweet tooth, as a new range of tooth-friendly sweets hits the shelves this week. Tingz treats, which contain xylitol and are sugar-free, are actually good for your teeth and they have been accredited by the UK’s leading dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation. Tingz sweets are […]
Hull Dental Project Praised By Top UK Dentist
A dental project, which aims to improve standards of oral health among children in Hull, has been praised by one of the UK’s most influential dentists. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, visited the Francis Askew Primary School to learn about the Brush Bus project. The Brush Bus is […]
Dr Nigel Carter Warns Against Eating Crisps
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has warned against over indulging on crisps after a book suggested that they were addictive. Dr Carter said that crisps were not an obvious danger to oral health as they do not contain the same amount of sugar as chocolate bars and sweets; […]
Doctors Call For Junk Food Advertising Ban – On Top Of Soft Drink Tax
Doctors are calling for drastic action to be taken in order to tackle rates of obesity in the UK as the NHS comes under increased pressure and deaths from obesity-related illnesses increase. In the last couple of weeks a campaign by Sustain has hit the headlines. The campaign, backed by more than 60 public health […]
Department Of Health Confirms Funding Boost
The Department of Health has confirmed a funding boost for NHS dental care; the DOH revealed plans to invest an extra £30 million in dental services yesterday. Health minister, Lord Howe, confirmed that an extra £30 million will be spent to try and increase access to NHS dentistry and improve standards of oral health. Since […]
British Dental Health Foundation Latest Organisation To Back Drinks Tax
The UK’s largest dental charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has become the latest public health organisation to lend its support to a proposed tax on fizzy drinks. The foundation has joined more than 60 UK organisations in the support a proposal for a new tax on soft drinks. The campaign was launched by the […]
Experts Offer Oral Health Tips After Worrying Survey Results
Dental experts have offered oral health tips following the publication of worrying survey results. Research shows that only 40 per cent of UK adults brush their teeth properly everyday and more than 36,000 children under the age of 16 years old go to hospital to have their teeth extracted as a result of decay every […]
