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British toothbrushes six months old before they’re replaced
British toothbrushes on average are almost six months old, a new survey from White Glo has revealed. This is despite…
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Tooth loss linked to life expectancy
Tooth loss can be used as a major predictor to somebody’s life expectancy, according to a new study. The research,…
Oral health
Calls for local authorities to improve oral health services
Local authorities should improve oral health services and signposting to available dental services, the Oral Health Foundation has said. The…
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Calling all Oral Health readers!
Do you read Oral Health magazine? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking to improve the magazine, but we…
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BSPD publishes advice for parents of children with autism
A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) in support of parents of children…
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Tooth decay declared ‘significant public health issue’
The RCPCH has highlighted tooth decay as a significant public health issue in its State of Child Health publication. The Royal College of…
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The latest issue of Oral Health is sure to brighten your day
Have you received your copy of the January/February issue of Oral Health yet? Traditionally a time for resolutions and new starts, the…
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Dental students work to raise awareness of good oral health
A group of dental students have been working with year-10 college students to raise awareness of good oral health –…
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Heavy smoking slows down healing in the lower jaw after implants
Heavy smoking can cause problems with dental implants in the lower jaw, new research has found. A recent study compared…
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Moving oral health higher up the government’s agenda
Oral health would be higher up on the government’s agenda if it knew the financial savings it could make, Seb…
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Care home residents should be helped to brush their teeth twice a day, says NICE
A draft quality standard to improve oral health in care homes and hospitals has been published today (6 January 2017)…
Oral health
Survey reveals top reasons why Brits avoid the dentist
A survey has revealed that 25% of Brits have attempted a home remedy rather than visiting the dentist with a…
Oral health
Dental storybooks a useful tool for children with autism
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for greater use of dental storybooks to help children with autism achieve better oral…
Oral health
NICE introduces new quality standard for oral health promotion
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has introduced a new quality standard, Oral health promotion in the…
Oral health
Nestlé discovers way of reducing sugar in chocolate bars without affecting taste
Nestlé scientists have discovered a way of reducing the amount of sugar in its chocolate bars by up to 40%,…
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Oral health gets a fresh perspective
This year’s British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT) Oral Health Conference hit all the right notes, leaving delegates…
Oral health
Blue Wednesday is coming – what will you wear?
Forget Blue Monday – this year, Mouth Cancer Action Month is urging people to mark Blue Wednesday instead, by wearing something…
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Children’s dental health in Scotland on the up
Children’s dental health in Scotland has improved by 24% since 2000, according to the latest National Dental Inspection Programme report. The…
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A call to arms: saving kids’ teeth
Dr Sara Hurley, chief dental officer, has repeated her commitment for a national oral health strategy in the UK, calling…
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