Oral health

Only three per cent of children in England visit dentist before their first birthday, study finds

Research led by the University of Birmingham has revealed that just three per cent of children in England visited the dentist before their first birthday.

Urgent call for government to fund more children’s supervised tooth brushing programmes

UK charity Dental Wellness Trust has called on the government to make the funding of supervised tooth brushing programmes an urgent priority across all UK nurseries and primary schools, potentially...

Simplyhealth Professionals announces a third season of sponsorship for Boundaries For Life

Building on the success of the past two years, Simplyhealth Professionals is gearing up for a third season of support for Boundaries For Life, an initiative that offers free health checks for...

CDO announces NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award 2019

Speaking at the recent NASDAL biannual conference, CDO of England, Sara Hurley, announced the launch of the 2019 NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year award.

BDA: Postcode lottery of decay demands real investment in prevention

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged government to tackle deep-seated oral health inequalities which have left young children in deprived parts of England more than five times more likely to...

Oral hygiene contributes to a healthy heart

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and heart experts agreed recently at a joint workshop in Madrid.

Sensodyne launches dual action toothpaste designed for sensitivity and gum problems

Sensodyne, the number one dentist recommended brand for sensitive teeth, has unveiled a new specialist dual action toothpaste that targets both sensitive teeth and gum problems. The new toothpaste...

Tell Mayor Khan to make children’s oral health a priority for London

The British Dental Association is urging London’s dentists to set out their views and experiences on prevention and inequalities, following its successful bid to secure an inquiry into children’s oral...

Vaping associated with increased risk of heart attack and strokes

E-cigarette smokers increase their risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to new research.

Senior MP gets his teeth into children’s oral health during visit to London dental practice

Rt Hon Mark Field MP met with colleagues at Bupa Dental Care in Bank.

How do you prefer to deliver preventative advice and treatment?

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists to give a few minutes of their time to participate in international research on the profession’s attitudes and preferences...

Introducing Fizz-Free February

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists to support Fizz-Free February, a new campaign to encourage people to give up fizzy drinks for a month.