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Fluoride set to be added to UK water supplies to reduce tooth decay
Fluoride is set to be added to UK water supplies in a bid to reduce the risk of tooth decay. The move comes after the chief medical officers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland agreed that adding fluoride to drinking water would prevent cavities. Research conducted by Public Health…
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UK performs well in recent global dental health survey
The UK performed well in a recent global dental health survey, boasting the highest proportion of respondents with no known dental issues. An international oral health survey, which was carried out by Sunstar, revealed that 40% of Brits said they did not have any dental health problems. This was the…
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Dentists issue warnings over DIY whitening kits
Dentists in Australia have issued warnings over the safety of using DIY tooth whitening kits. Tooth whitening is one of the most popular and sought-after cosmetic dental treatments in the world. While many patients go to their dentist to undergo professional whitening treatment, there has been a surge in the…
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New report suggests oral health inequalities are getting worse
A new report compiled by Public Health England and researchers from University College London suggests that oral health inequalities are getting worse. The report indicates that there are significant gaps in access to oral care and standards of oral health in the UK, with children, people with disabilities, homeless people…
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New study reveals almost half of adults experienced dental fear during the pandemic
A new study has revealed that almost half of adults experienced dental fear during the pandemic, with levels significantly higher among females. Researchers assessed groups of males and females in quarantine using the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) and the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). They found that 45.7% of adults…
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New survey reveals a third of Americans didn’t see a dentist regularly before the pandemic
The pandemic has impacted dental attendance rates but a new survey suggests that a third of patients in the US didn’t see a dentist regularly before Covid-19 hit. The National Health Interview Survey, a government poll, indicated that a third of adults aged under 65 hadn’t been to the dentist…
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