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Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique
New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…
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Olympians urged to take care of their winning smiles
The global spectacle that is the Olympic Games has started in Rio de Janeiro, with the world’s elite athletes descending…
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A summer promoting oral health in India
Priya Sohan-Pall encourages other younger dental students to embrace opportunities involving promoting oral health. When applying for dentistry, an elective…
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Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of developing mouth cancer
People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according…
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Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling
A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…
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Improving oral health in care homes
The oral health of older people living in care homes needs to be given more priority, Michael Watson says. A…
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Exposure to common chemicals may cause irreversible damage to children’s teeth
A new study has found that early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause…
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Brits blame drinks for bad teeth
Tea, coffee, cola and fruit juice may be amongst the nation’s favourite drinks, but when it comes to Brits oral…
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Charity highlights risks of oral piercings
Research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation has found that, out of all oral piercings, tongue piercings top the chart.…
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Children take centre stage in new Teeth Team film
A host of children benefiting from an oral health programme have taken centre stage in a film all about how…
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NICE oral health guidelines for care homes backed
NICE has published new guidance titled ‘Oral health for adults in care homes’, to improve oral health in care homes.…
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Dental professionals urged to cut the confusion
A call for the dental profession to consolidate and collaborate in order to provide consistent messages on dental prevention aimed…
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New NICE guideline on care home oral care released
A new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline has been developed with the aim of improving oral health…
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New app launched to help smokers kick the habit
A new app to help smokers give up cigarettes for good is being launched this week. Using a combination of…
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Pregnant women likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis
A new study has found that pregnant women are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular…
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Regular consumption of sports drinks a risk to children’s health
New research has found that 89% of school children are consuming sports drinks, with 68% drinking them regularly (between once and seven…
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New toothbrushing programme given the thumbs up
A new toothbrushing programme for nursery and school staff is proving a valuable resource for hundreds of education and health…
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#MySmileySelfie competition winners announced
The winners of the National Smile Month #MySmileySelfie competition have been announced as the staff from: St Clements Dental in…
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Dental team receives award for local community work
A team of oral health experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE)…
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