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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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The latest issue of Oral Health is out now and SWALK

Have you received your copy of the November/December issue of Oral Health yet? The latest issue is all about change; improving lives,…

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One in five preschoolers has poor oral hygiene

One in five children under the age of five has poor oral hygiene, a survey has found. Published by Action for…

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Charities come together to show support for cancer sufferers

The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and…

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UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar

Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…

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How can you make a difference to children’s oral health?

Taking place on the evening of Thursday 3 November, Dental Wellness Trust will be hosting a special event to find…

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Public Health England launches tool to improve children’s oral health

Public Health England has launched a new tool that will empower local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention.…

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New cancer treatment could be a ‘game changer’

An immunotherapy drug hailed as a potential ‘game changer’ could soon offer new hope to cancer patients. Researchers believe nivolumab…

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Empowering dental hygienists

Renowned dental hygienist Karen Walker is urging dental professionals to stand up and be counted, following the success of a…

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Type 2 diabetes ‘timebomb’ prompts call on government to ‘take dentistry seriously’

England looks set to reach five million type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 2020 – five years sooner than previously thought…

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BSDHT conference to offer a fresh perspective

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is giving its members the opportunity to get a fresh perspective…

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