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Biomin F: supporting oral health for patients with cancer
To mark the Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, we hear from Joss Harding, an award winning dental hygienist…
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Mouth cancer on the rise in UK, says report
Mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK, according to a new report. Conducted by the Oral Health Foundation,…
Oral health
‘Your efforts could save a life’: how you can help against mouth cancer
After FMC attended the Mouth Cancer Foundation’s annual 10km walk in September, we spoke to Dr Philip Lewis, MCF president,…
Oral health
‘Oral health comes first’ – identifying mouth cancer in practice
With Mouth Cancer Action Month kicking off this month, the awareness campaign serves as a timely reminder to our patients…
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Internet addiction linked with dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed that internet addiction has an indirect link to dental caries in students. Internet addiction indirectly…
Oral health
Obesity increases risk of tooth loss, study shows
There is a clear link between obesity and tooth loss, a study involving more than 200,000 people has shown. A…
Oral health
Assistdent: AI-driven software which improves dental diagnoses
Ben Atkins on how Assistdent gives dental professionals the chance to offer patients an accurate picture of their oral…
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Liz Truss faces obstacles in plan to scrap sugar tax
Liz Truss is facing difficulties in scrapping the sugar tax following backlash from leading health experts. According to The Guardian,…
Oral health
Talking Teeth – improving oral health anytime, anywhere
Oral health coach Leigh Hunter talks about Growing Smiles – and how it has evolved alongside her passion for health…
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The Green Hygienist – how climate change is affecting oral health
‘The effects of climate change are already happening’: Lottie Manahan, the Green Hygienist, discusses the impact global warming is having…
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How one dental nurse is changing the future of children’s oral health
As the autumn term gets underway, a partnership between a Cambridge school and a nearby dental practice is set to…
Dental Nursing
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 27 August 2022
Missed out on this week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Vaping and oral health –…
Dentistry
Half of all children in England don’t have access to an NHS dentist
Untreated tooth decay is prevalent in children aged three to 11, new research shows, as half of all children in…
Oral health
We’re sugared out
With increasing levels of sugar found in all our food, it’s time we took a stand. Here, Dentistry launches its…
Dentistry
Calling all dental professionals! – charity seeks volunteers to provide vital treatment to school children
A dental charity will provide vital dental health screenings free of charge to more than 250 children in the face…
Oral health
Diabetes, Biomin and oral health issues
Dr Aylin Baysan is campaigning to raise awareness of the issues surrounding diabetes and oral health, and researching the benefits…
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Supporting patients’ daily challenges with plaque management
Up to half of the population suffers from periodontitis and at-home daily dental plaque control between dental visits is…
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The history of oral health: a 25-year perspective
Louis Mackenzie walks through the history of oral health in the UK, highlighting the most common diseases and conditions. Let’s…
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National Smile Month – everyone deserves a healthy smile
With the return of National Smile Month, Nigel Carter introduces the messages that are being pushed and how everyone can…
Oral health