A caries crisis looming

Over half of people in the UK have been neglecting their oral health during the pandemic, according to new research by the Oral Health Foundation. Almost 20% of people admit they haven’t been brushing their teeth twice a day and a significant number have reported eating more unhealthy foods and drinking more alcohol. Dentists have a key role to play in raising awareness and are being encouraged to engage with their patients both online and in person to try and reverse this worrying trend.