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BSPD welcomes dental advice in report on children’s health
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has praised a report into children’s health across the UK. The latest ‘State…
Dentistry
Children’s oral health progress in Scotland and Wales ‘markedly outstrips’ England
Preventative support programmes and water fluoridation are among the latest recommendations made by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health…
Dentistry
Low dental attendance among over 85s sparks push for regular check ups
New NHS figures reveal low dental attendance among older people, provoking calls for regular check ups. Statistics show only 41.3%…
Dentistry
Solitary confinement? No, just dentistry
Feeling isolated? You are not alone. We are never really on our own, but in this job, it can sometimes…
Oral health
In safe hands
This article explores the oral health challenges facing patients who have limited dexterity, and how to help them bridge that…
Oral health
Considering running a homeless dental service? Ben Atkins shares his experience
Ben Atkins explains how his practice got involved with hard-to-reach patients and offers advice to those looking to run a…
Oral health
Plastics suck – reducing plastic in dentistry
We need to find new ways to adapt, substitute and eliminate the huge amount of plastic we use, says Charlotte…
Oral health
How to unite the perfect dental team
Anna Middleton speaks to fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk about why uniting your dental team as a workforce is so important in terms of…
Oral health
Endodontic Practice, Oral Health and Orthodontic Practice going digital
FMC is introducing digital and print options for three of its magazines. Many dental professionals wish to receive their magazines…
Endodontics
Running a practice and your health
Owning a practice might be your dream career move. But, it’s a huge undertaking and responsibility, which could turn into…
Oral health
Perfect balance
Laura Horton shares her techniques and explains how to achieve the life you deserve by gaining that all-important equilibrium between…
Oral health
Healthy and happy
With the concepts of prevention and minimally invasive care here to stay, Faye Donald, a dental hygienist who strives to…
Oral health
Digging deeper
Charlotte Wake details her masters journey and explains how postgraduate courses can encourage you to find hidden treasure. It was…
Oral health
Added protection against periodontitis
Claus Oustrup explores the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. He explains how dentists can defend diabetics against the condition. Over…
Oral health
How to screen for mouth cancer
Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth…
Oral health
Using sugar-free chewing gum could improve oral health
Using sugar-free chewing gum could reduce dental caries and improve our oral health, Wrigley says. Its latest study claims chewing…
Oral health
The BDA launches its manifesto for oral health
The BDA is calling on all parties in the general election to stop ignoring oral health in overall health policies. It is asking for…
Dentistry
Fishing community receives free dental checks
This year’s #SmilesAtSea fishing community tour of Cornwall and Devon was a resounding success, Smile Together claims. Above all 173 members…
Oral health
Children skip brushing teeth on 20 occasions each month
British children skip brushing teeth an average of nine times each week, a new survey from Oral-B shows. As part…
Oral health
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