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Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England

A new report from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, which analysed data from 2013 to 2020, found a significant increase in head and neck cancer.
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Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families
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Government urged to expand sugar tax and ban energy drinks to under 16s to tackle children’s tooth decay crisis

Report co-author Zoe Marshman, Professor of Dental Public Health at the University of Sheffield, said: "Treatment for tooth decay is the most common reason why young children - over 33,000 youngsters each year - are admitted to hospital...
Ali Khurram, the new Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry

Professor Ali Khurram appointed as new Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry

First arriving in Sheffield in 2004 as an international PhD student, Professor Khurram went on to complete several clinical trainee roles before returning to the University of Sheffield in 2011.
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Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study

The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures has been identified by new research from the University of Sheffield.
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Applications open for School of Clinical Dentistry's July Insight Day

We are now accepting applications for our Insight Day on Thursday 18 July, for students in Y11, Y12 and Y13. Applications should include a short personal statement, a CV and a teacher reference.
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NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.

Supervised toothbrushing

Supervised toothbrushing toolkit to tackle tooth decay in children

A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.

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Hands-on sessions praised at Dentistry Insight Day

On Thursday 30th November, a group of Sheffield sixth formers got to experience life as a dental student at our Widening Participation Dentistry Insight Day.