Dr Nigel Carter
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Celebrating World Oral Health Day 2024
Today, we are celebrating World Oral Health Day 2024, which focuses on the theme ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy…
Dentistry
One in 10 adults more self conscious of smile after COVID-19
One in 10 UK adults are more self conscious of their pearly whites following the pandemic. This is according to…
Dentistry
No better time than now to check for mouth cancer
Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place throughout November. Here’s why and how dental professionals need to show their support. A…
Oral health
Millennials spend three times national average on dental treatment
Millennials exceed all other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles, a new study has revealed. Adults…
Dentistry
Around two in three UK adults now use electric toothbrush, study finds
Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. …
Dentistry
‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment
A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer rates in UK hit record high
Mouth cancer rates in the UK have jumped by 64% since 2007, according to figures from the Oral Health Foundation. Last…
Oral health
Charity launches mouth cancer campaign
Campaigners and supporters joined The Oral Health Foundation at the Houses of Parliament yesterday as they launched this year’s Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry
Alerting patients about DIY orthodontics
The BOS is announcing a partnership between itself and the Oral Health Foundation today at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC). The BOS…
Orthodontics
Stress causing UK workers to binge on sugary treats
A quarter of Brits (28%) binge on sugary foods when stressed out at work, a new study shows. Office workers…
Dentistry
Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks
Children will be banned from purchasing energy drinks under new plans from Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Some drinks contain five times…
Oral health
Excessive computer use linked to poor oral health in teenagers
Excessive computer use could be putting teenager’s oral health at risk, a new study shows. Teenagers who spend three hours…
Oral health
New guidelines for denture adhesives launched
The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives The new recommendations have…
Dentistry
Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth
British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…
Oral health
Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project
The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the…
Dentistry
Most calls to dental helpline about cosmetic dentistry
Implants, veneers, crowns and dentures made up the most common enquiries to the Dental Helpline, according to the Oral Health Foundation.…
Aesthetic dentistry