Tag: Tooth decay
Oral Health Foundation survey reveals poor public awareness of enamel erosion
A new survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed that public awareness of enamel erosion is worryingly low. The survey, which was carried out as part of preparations for National Smile Month, shows that many people are unaware of the causes of erosion. Only 54 percent of people…
READ ARTICLEGovernment statistics show that dental decay costs 60,000 school days every year
Government statistics show that dental decay is costing children around 60,000 school days per year. Figures suggest that a child in England has had a tooth removed every 10 minutes, with an average of 141 extraction procedures carried out every day. The new figures from Public Health England were released…
READ ARTICLELeading dentist urges schools to ban sugar-laden desserts
One of the UK’s most prominent dental figures has urged schools to ban sugary desserts in a bid to reduce rates of preventable decay. Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, Professor Michael Escudier, has encouraged schools to replace sugary puddings, such as cakes,…
READ ARTICLENew study links increased enamel erosion risk with fruit tea consumption
Fruit teas and flavoured water have become very popular in recent years, as people seek healthier alternatives to fizzy drinks, but a new study has warned that these options may not be quite as good for us as anticipated. Researchers from King’s College London carried out a study to ascertain…
READ ARTICLESwansea dentist backs calls in Liverpool for Coca Cola truck to be banned
A dentist from Swansea has called for the Christmas Coca Cola truck to be banned from the city in a bid to clamp down on dental decay. Karl Bishop has spoken out after health officials in Liverpool urged a planned visit to be cancelled to try and discourage people from…
READ ARTICLECharity exposes meal deals that contain up to 30 teaspoons of sugar in a bit to curb public health crisis
Action on Sugar has exposed some of the worst supermarket meal deals in a bid to crack down on sugar consumption and reduce rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental decay. Research conducted by the charity suggests that some popular supermarket combinations contain up to 30 teaspoons of sugar….
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