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Consumer investigation reveals illegal whitening kits available online
An investigation carried out by the consumer group, Which? has revealed that illegal tooth whitening kits are available to buy online. The Which? investigation tested 36 products, some of which had dangerous levels of whitening agents, including hydrogen peroxide. The worst offender was a product that contained 300 times the…
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Dentists back new guidelines for healthy packed lunches in a bid to stem rising rates of decay
Dental organisations have backed plans for new guidelines for packed lunches in a bid to stem rising rates of decay among children. Representatives from the Faculty of Dental Surgeons (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England have advised schools to take steps to lower sugar consumption significantly. Dentists…
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Neo the brown bear receives a visit from the dentist
A four-year-old brown bear from Bristol has received a visit from the dentist. Neo, who lives at the Wild Place Project, needed treatment after coming out of hibernation. Keepers at the park noticed that Neo had dental problems shortly after he and his fellow European brown bears came out of…
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New research suggests a third of smokers are smoking more due to the pandemic
New research has revealed that a third of smokers are smoking more as a result of the pandemic. A study conducted by Mintel showed that almost a third of smokers are smoking more frequently and over 50% of smokers are stress smoking. The figures also suggested that 10% of people…
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New study suggests severe gum disease can double the risk of high blood pressure
A new study suggests that severe gum disease can double the risk of developing high blood pressure. Researchers from University College London found that people who have periodontal disease are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. The team analysed data from 250 people with severe gum disease. Researchers…
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Dentists offer advice to prevent oral issues linked to prolonged face mask use
As wearing masks becomes part of normal daily life, dentists are offering tips to prevent oral health issues linked to prolonged mask use. Most people won’t experience any side-effects of wearing masks because they only wear them to pop into a shop or visit a public place for a short…
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