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Dental anxiety could lead to lower income and social isolation
Dental anxiety could lead to feelings of shame, poor self confidence and social isolation, a new study has shown. Published…
Dentistry
Third of Brits interested in having cosmetic surgery
Almost a third (31%) of UK adults would be interested in having a surgical cosmetic procedure, new research shows. Women…
Aesthetic dentistry
Some non-smokers could be twice as likely to develop oral cancer than smokers
Non-smokers with precancerous lesions are twice as likely to develop oral cancer than smokers, new research has shown. In some cases the…
Oral health
Cost one of the main reasons elderly don’t visit the dentist
Cost, physical inability, poor general health and anxiety are the main reasons elderly people don’t visit the dentist. New research,…
Oral health
Regular text messages could help beat oral cancer
Regular reminders, such as text messages, are an effective way of combating oral cancer, a new study has shown. The study…
Oral health
Toothbrushing not enough to protect children’s teeth from sugary snacks
Toothbrushing alone cannot protect children’s teeth from the damage caused by sugary food and drink snacks. A study, published in…
Oral health
Poor oral health in older men could increase the risk of frailty
Poor oral health has been linked to weight loss, exhaustion and low physical activity in older men, research has found.…
Oral health
Professor Liz Kay announced as Oral Health Foundation president
Professor Liz Kay has been announced as the new president of the Oral Health Foundation. She will start her new two-year role…
Oral health
Women with periodontitis three times more likely to develop breast cancer
Women with periodontitis are three times more likely to develop breast cancer, a new study has shown. The authors now believe that…
Oral health
New test to discover your risk of oral cancer
A new test has been launched for people to work out their risk of getting oral cancer. The test, developed by the Oral…
Oral health
Call for free dental care for oral cancer patients
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for all oral cancer patients. These calls come after a study…
Oral health
Asthma increases chances of suffering from gum disease
Asthma sufferers are 18.8% more likely to suffer from gum disease, new research has found. The research, which looked at…
Oral health
Bad breath the number one reason for no second date
Bad breath is the number one reason people would be put off asking somebody on a second date, new research…
Oral health
Belfast named as the city with the sweetest tooth
Belfast has topped a survey to find out which British city has the sweetest tooth, with 83% of its residents…
Oral health
Gum disease raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70%
People suffering with gum disease for 10 years or longer are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A new…
Oral health
Festival-goers neglecting their oral health
One in 10 festival-goers don’t brush their teeth at all throughout the whole event, a new study has revealed. The…
Oral health
Unhealthy gums increase chances of cancer in older women
Unhealthy gums could be putting older women at a higher risk of developing cancer, a new study has found. The…
Oral health
Hot drinks habit leading excessive sugar intake
A new survey has revealed that one in seven British adults are exceeding their advised daily intake in sugar from…
Oral health
Fruit juices and smoothies causing ‘substantial tooth erosion’
Fruit juices and smoothies could be leading to irreversible damage to the nation’s teeth, the Oral Health Foundation has warned.…
Oral health