BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated into the five languages identified by the CORE20PLUS5 CYP1 initiative – as targeting the most vulnerable children in the UK. This infographic project was conceived during the Presidency term of […]
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More than 8.4 million or 16% of Brits have knocked out a tooth at some point due to injury, fall or other trauma, with sport injuries now accounting for half of these dental injuries. According to new research from leading dental care provider Bupa Dental Care, four in 10 (43%) of these injuries could have […]
The British Dental Association warns that new data on hospital tooth extractions among 0 to 19 year olds understates the level of demand, given huge backlogs and only partial recovery of elective services. While numbers remain well below pre-COVID levels for now, the data confirms that tooth decay remains the most common reason for hospital […]
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Research shows water fluoridation is safe for children: Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects on children’s brain development. Professor Loc Do from UQ’s School of Dentistry said the study examined the difference between the brain development and function of children who’d been exposed to […]
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Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity: Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation. Around 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and many can be recognised […]
Can an algae by-product be used in acidic drinks to help protect teeth? Research academics at the University of Wolverhampton have received funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Algae-UK to investigate if a substance made by bacteria that could be used as an additive in acidic drinks can be created cheaper by using […]
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AROUND 20 MILLION UK ADULTS currently have signs of tooth decay – according to new data – even though it is entirely preventable. More than one-in-three (36%) British adults have had toothache during the pandemic – one of the leading signs of tooth decay. The Oral Health Foundation, a charity working to improve oral health […]
Summer sickness: Dr Luke James, Medical Director, Bupa Global and UK Insurance discusses how to protect your child’s health over the summer. We all want the summer months to be a time of fun and laughter for the whole family, especially as restrictions begin to ease. However, health issues in children during the spring and […]
A new survey of Brits has revealed that many of us are not regularly doing the basics when it comes to maintaining good oral health such as brushing twice a day, cleaning interdentally, or using mouthwash. Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive show that one-in-seven people (16%) in the UK only brush […]
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