Preventive dentistry

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Toothbrushing linked to lower rates of pneumonia in hospitalised patients

Researchers have found that toothbrushing may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalised patients. A new study by investigators from…

Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023

Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing…

Get on board with GBT for 2024

Building on the successes of 2023, Harry Morris explains why it’s time to get on board with guided biofilm therapy…

A matter of taste – aid patient adherence

Colgate explains how dental professionals can use taste to aid adherence in patients with an increased risk of caries. Dental…

A brush with greatness

Steve Wright, CEO of expert brush manufacturer Kent Brushes, shares insight into a brand new and exciting offering – an…

Tailored preventative advice ‘paramount’ for patients, says dentist

We hear from two dental professionals who share their thoughts on a new study that suggests just one third (34%)…

Dentists could address life-threatening illnesses at routine check-ups, study finds

According to new research, dental professionals who are trained to recognise signs of non-dental illnesses can significantly improve their patients’…

One third of oral health professionals offer preventative advice to patients, study says

Around one third (34%) of oral health professionals always offer preventative care advice to patients, according to new research. The…

Championing the role of the dentist in overall health

Denplan breaks down key statistics from it’s Oral Healthcare Report, highlighting the role of dentistry in the overall health of…

Health & research

Guided biofilm therapy – taking Somerset by storm!

In this exclusive interview, we hear from Sarah Pead of Forward Dental Care in Martock to gain insight into the…

Electric toothbrushes improve children’s oral health more than manual, study finds

According to a new study, oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric toothbrushes were significantly more effective than manual brushes in reducing plaque and…

Using artificial intelligence to help with preventive dentistry

Here, Ben Atkins and Tony Travers consider preventive dentistry, artificial intelligence (AI), and the potential for growth where the two…

Fresh thinking outside of the box on childhood orthodontics

Rachel Pointer thinks outside the box when it comes to childhood orthodontics. According to the results of a new study,…

Who’s to blame?

Who is to blame for the faults in dentistry, Michael Watson questions. I listened to a Radio 4 programme last…

Why prevention is always better

Kirkwood Young talks about his passion for preventive dentistry and explains the route he took to reach his goals. I…