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Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
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…
Dentistry
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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…
Oral health
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The future of dental hygiene and therapy
Alison Edisbury shares her perspective on some of the dental hygiene issues discussed during The Dental Hygienist Roadshow. In your…
Oral health
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Getting off the green mile
This month, Cat Edney discusses how ‘the H30 life’ – the Green Mile – can impact patients, the practice and…
Dentistry
Colgate Smiles for Life program – tackling oral health disparities
Colgate responds to campaign by the British Dental Association (BDA) and charity Beauty Bank to help tackle on-going oral health…
Oral health
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A brush with greatness
Steve Wright, CEO of expert brush manufacturer Kent Brushes, shares insight into a brand new and exciting offering – an…
Oral health
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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%)…
Dentistry
How to perform a head and neck cancer screening
The Mouth Cancer Foundation illustrates the screening protocol for dental professionals to carry out in the practice. When it comes…
Clinical Dentistry
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…
Oral health
Educating patients about mouth cancer
Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research. Mouth…
Oral health
What is The Dental Hygienist Roadshow?
We hear what The Dental Hygienist Roadshow was all about and touch on what each of the speakers covered. Throughout…
Oral health
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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…
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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…
Oral health
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Sugar tax linked to fall in child tooth extractions in hospitals – the profession reacts
Last week, a study suggested that the sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth…
Dentistry
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you…
Dentistry
Spotlight on mouth cancer in care homes
This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month is giving particular attention to the care homes sector – how can dental professionals…
Dentistry
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…
Dentistry
Sugar tax may have reduced hospital admissions for child tooth extractions, study suggests
The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also…
Dentistry