Tag: Dr Nigel Carter OBE
Dental charity calls for NHS charges to be scrapped during the COVID-19 crisis
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the government to scrap NHS dental fees during the COVID-19 crisis. The charity believes that temporarily suspending charges would help patients to access treatment at a time when many are facing financial hardship. The crisis has contributed to rising rates of unemployment, and…
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Two-thirds of Brits now use an electric toothbrush, survey reveals
More than two-thirds of British adults are now using an electric toothbrush, according to a new survey. The Oral Health Foundation conducted a poll recently as part of this year’s National Smile Month campaign, which kicked off on the 18th May. The survey showed that there has been an increase…
READ ARTICLENew survey suggests Brits are snacking more in lockdown
A new survey suggests that British people are snacking more during lockdown. Research conducted by the Oral Health Foundation revealed that 38% of adults are snacking more frequently than normal. The statistics for young adults are particularly concerning, with 61% of under-31s admitting to grazing between meals. Over 70% of…
READ ARTICLENew figures show lack of progress in tackling childhood tooth decay
New figures released by Public Health England (PHE) show a worrying lack of progress in tackling childhood dental decay. Statistics from PHE suggest that the proportion of children with tooth decay is the same as in 2017. In 2019, 23% of 5-year-olds had signs of tooth decay. The figure was…
READ ARTICLEDental charity supports push to expand water fluoridation in England
The Oral Health Foundation is supporting a push by NHS England to expand water fluoridation. The charity, along with the Community Water Fluoridation Network and NHS England, is campaigning to provide more people in England with access to fluoridated water. The organisations believe that fluoride exposure is one of the…
READ ARTICLENew study links mental health conditions with elevated risk of oral disease
A new study has linked mental health disorders with an elevated risk of oral diseases. A research project, which has been published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, suggests that experiencing symptoms of illnesses, including depression, can increase the risk of gum disease. Researchers evaluated and monitored both the mental…
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