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Think about your oral health this pancake day
As pancake day approaches, Brits are being reminded of the serious damage sweet toppings can do to your oral health. The…
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Cost one of the main reasons elderly don’t visit the dentist
Cost, physical inability, poor general health and anxiety are the main reasons elderly people don’t visit the dentist. New research,…
Oral health
Poor oral health in older men could increase the risk of frailty
Poor oral health has been linked to weight loss, exhaustion and low physical activity in older men, research has found.…
Oral health
Where does the news come from?
No evidence of difference does not mean there is no difference, Alun Rees says. There has been a Twitter storm…
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Better choices to save your oral health this Christmas
Christmas time can be a nightmare for your oral health, however a new list could help guide your patients. The guide,…
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North and south oral health divide revealed
A new report has revealed the stark difference between the oral health of children in the north and south of England.…
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Welsh government launches ‘Baby teeth do matter’ campaign
The Welsh government has launched a new campaign, ‘Baby teeth do matter’, to raise awareness of the importance of adopting…
Oral health
Current oral health guidelines should be updated for modern-day ‘grazing’ culture
Public health guidelines for oral health aren’t aligned with our modern day lifestyles, a new report claims. The report, titled Eat,…
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Festival-goers neglecting their oral health
One in 10 festival-goers don’t brush their teeth at all throughout the whole event, a new study has revealed. The…
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New guidelines hope to improve oral health in care homes
Care home residents’ oral health needs are the focus of a new NICE quality standards guidelines. The guidelines outline the…
Oral health
POP Awards entry deadline only a month away
Best be quick – the closing date for entries to the People of Prevention (POP) Awards is fast approaching! Oral…
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The latest Oral Health is out now, and as bold and beautiful as ever
The May/June issue of Oral Health is out now and packed full of the latest news and information for the profession.…
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Professor Nicola West will speak about soft tissue management
Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Listerine, is delighted to present Professor Nicola West speaking on the topic of soft…
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‘Urgent action’ needed to stop poor oral health in homeless population
Around 70% of London’s homeless population has lost teeth since becoming homeless, new research has found. A study, by homelessness…
Oral health
Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth
People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study has found. The…
Oral health
Get in tune with all the latest oral health hits
Have you received your copy of the March/April issue of Oral Health yet? Spring has to be many people’s favourite season, and…
Oral health
People of Prevention Awards launched for dental profession
On the back of the huge success of its People of Prevention (POP) campaign, Oral Health is launching the POP…
Oral health
Global survey exposes oral health habits
To celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD), the FDI World Dental Federation has published the results of a survey looking into…
Oral health
Live mouth smart this World Oral Health Day
This year’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is set to return on 20 March, and will be an extra special…
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