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Dental charity welcomes plans to expand HPV vaccine programme to protect boys
The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed plans to expand the HPV vaccine programme to protect boys, as well as girls. Currently, 12 and 13-year-old girls are offered the immunisation as part of a scheme to reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Now, Public Health England has confirmed that the programme…
READ ARTICLENumber of UK smokers falls by 1.8m in seven years
The number of smokers in England has fallen by 1.8 million in the last seven years, new figures confirm. The most recent statistics suggest that the number of smokers has fallen from 7.7 million in 2011 to 5.9 million in 2018/2019. This equates to around 1 in 7 adults. England…
READ ARTICLENew research shows that electric toothbrushes are better than manual brushes
New research has shown that using an electric toothbrush is better for your dental health than employing a manual brush. Researchers found that using an electric toothbrush contributes to healthier gums, a reduced risk of tooth decay and a higher probability of keeping the natural teeth for longer. The new…
READ ARTICLENew study suggests that HPV vaccines for boys may reduce head and neck cancer rates
A new study suggests that providing the HPV vaccine for boys may contribute to lower cancer rates. The vaccine, which is currently only available for girls, protects against the HPV, or human papilloma virus. This virus is linked to several forms of cancer, including cervical cancer and head and neck…
READ ARTICLESwedish researchers link undiagnosed diabetes to increased risk of gum disease
Researchers in Sweden have discovered a link between patients with undiagnosed diabetes and an increased risk of gum disease. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet found that people who have undetected diabetes are at risk of developing periodontal disease and heart disease. The findings of their study have been published in…
READ ARTICLENew research links good oral health to lower Alzheimer’s risk
A new study has linked good oral health to a significant reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, discovered that gum disease plays a major role in determining the level of risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Dr Piotr Mydel, from the research team,…
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