We all know how it is – we’ve all had those moments when we are trying to provide patients with treatment and they suddenly tell us about a video they have seen on YouTube or something they have read on Facebook which completely contradicts the advice we’re giving. But should we be doing more to
Read moreCleverly thought-out marketing is everywhere. Indeed, visit the local supermarket and you’ll instantly be assaulted by happy characters leering down from cereal boxes and see bright, eye-catching colours adorning packets of sugary snacks. Of course, this is the point. Effective marketing of products is all about knowing how to make them appeal to target audiences,
Read moreWe all know that we should be putting the oral health of our children first. Despite this, it seems that there is still a significant proportion of children who are moving on from primary school without essential life skills like knowing how to properly brush their teeth. In fact, a survey shared by the Oral
Read moreIf there’s one lifestyle trend that has really taken off in the past few years, it’s veganism. In fact, it’s now estimated that as many as 600,000 people in the UK are following the vegan diet.[i] One way that many people get into veganism is by starting with a monthly challenge, such as the increasingly
Read moreSince its inception, vaping has been controversial. Is it a harmless replacement for cigarettes that can improve chances of giving up smoking? Or instead is it a chemical-filled danger to our health that provides different risks? According to recent news and research, the latter is starting to look more likely. A British factory worker
Read moreAre you the sort of person who reaches for the nearest chocolate bar or a packet of cookies when the stress at work gets too much? It turns out that you’re not alone. Recent surveys conducted by the Oral Health Foundation have found that as many as 28% of workers are guilty of eating sugary
Read moreAs the war on sugar continues, it’s little surprise that artificial sweeteners are fast becoming a preferred option. After the UK introduced a Sugar Tax in 2018 that penalises drinks with a high sugar content, it’s understandable that manufactures of these drinks as well as those who create sugary confections and other consumables are
Read moreIt seems unlikely that someone would ignore a hole in their tooth, so why do so many people shrug off swollen or bleeding gums? There are many reasons why your gums may be swollen, but it’s important to find out what is causing the complaint so that it doesn’t threaten your oral health further.
Read moreAs I was browsing the news recently, I was devastated to learn that the UK has recently lost its measles elimination status. For the first time ever since records began in 2012, four countries (the UK, Albania, Greece and the Czech Republic) have all seen a huge increase in measles cases, resulting the disease being
Read moreSugar vs sweeteners Due to the introduction of the Sugar Tax in the UK, we are now seeing more products with artificial sweeteners. But are these a healthier alternative? Obesity, sugar and additives One of the driving forces behind the introduction of the Sugar Tax is the current obesity crisis taking place in
Read more
