Public Health England calls for reduced sugar intake

Public Health England (PHE) has published a paper, 'Sugar Reduction: Responding to the Challenge', discussing the nation's sugar intake. In the paper, PHE is calling on charities, businesses, retailers and consumers to work together to reduce the amount of sugar we eat as a nation. However it was earlier reported that ministers had ruled out introducing a “sugar tax” on unhealthy snacks.

The link to PHE England is at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phe-kick-starts-debate-on-sugar-reduction

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BDA & FGDP respond to sugar report

Responding to the recent report by Public Health England on sugar consumption the BDA warned that the impact of sugar on tooth decay, should not be overlooked as the debate on obesity links intensifies. The FGDP(UK) said the impact of sugar on tooth decay remained a major health concern.

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BSPD call for action following ITV’s The Dentists programme

Following ITVs The Dentists programme filmed at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is calling for a meeting with the Department of Health. Claire Stevens, spokeswoman for the Society, said: “If these children had seen a paediatric dentist earlier, it might have been possible to save their teeth, instead of removing them and potentially triggering dental anxieties for life.”

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Falmouth dentist hailed as a hero

A Falmouth dentist came to the rescue of a bride’s mother, Frances Bowyer, who tripped on her garden path and damaged her four front teeth – the damage was so bad she looked like she had been in a “road traffic accident.” Dentist Philip Davies turned out at 10pm on the night before the wedding. He said: “I tried to save her smile for the big day.”

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Poor toothbrushing could increase risk of heart attack

New research indicates that failing to brush teeth properly could leave people at risk of a heart attack. Scientists have found that the bacteria that cause gum disease can spread in the blood stream to the heart and aorta. The presence of the bacteria at these sites also saw mice suffer an increase in cholesterol and inflammation at those sites, the main risk factors in heart disease.

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Dental chair for obese patients costs NHS £26,000

Dental chair for obese patients costs NHS Ã‚Â£26,000

A Scottish Health Board has had to spend more than £26,000 on a special dentist's chair to fit larger people who need treatment. The specialist ‘bariatric’ dentist's chair cost NHS Fife £26,394. It will allow a range of dental work to be carried out on patients too large or too heavy to fit in ordinary dental chairs.

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Public Health England calls for reduced sugar intake

BDA & FGDP respond to sugar report

BSPD call for action following ITV’s The Dentists programme

Falmouth dentist hailed as a hero

Poor toothbrushing could increase risk of heart attack

Dental chair for obese patients costs NHS £26,000

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