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Mhari Coxon – introducing the new president of the Oral Health Foundation
We speak to Mhari Coxon as she takes on her new role as president of the Oral Health Foundation about…
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GSK launches new app to help denture wearers reclaim their voice
GSK launches new app to help retrain denture wearers to retrain their mouth with a speech therapy programme. The new…
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New survey reveals patients may need support beyond mechanical cleaning alone
Johnson & Johnson explains why mechanical cleaning along isn’t enough to support patients’ at home oral health regime. Over 95%…
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The age of plaque management – a journey of partnership
Gulab Singh offers insight into how he supports his patients’ efforts to control plaque biofilm, and why success is all…
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Mouth Cancer Action Charter launched to Parliament
The Oral Health Foundation and Denplan today launch their Mouth Cancer Action Charter in the Houses of Parliament. MPs, ministers…
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Biomin research progresses into restorative materials – and wins a prestigious award
Melissa Tiskaya, a Biomin Technologies-sponsored PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, has won a prestigious research prize for…
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Oral cancer and COVID-19
The Dental Defence Society explain how COVID-19 has impacted the detection of oral cancer and what dental teams should do…
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Good oral health during pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth
Treating gingivitis during pregnancy can lower the risk of preterm and low weight infants. This is according to new research…
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Brighter smiles for disadvantaged children in the UK and Uganda
Dental hygienist Anne Powders talks about the world of possibilities that have opened up for her in the UK and…
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Oral Health Awards – the 2021 winners
FMC announced the Oral Health Awards 2021 winners last Friday at a prestigious ceremony in Leonardo Royal London. With such…
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The UK’s most sugary Christmas drinks revealed
The list of the UK’s most sugary Christmas drinks has been revealed, with some containing the equivalent of 15 sugar…
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A breath of fresh air – an overview of halitosis
Richard Horwitz and Bradley Lander present an overview of halitosis for the dental professional. Bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis or oral malodour,…
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When both you and your patient win
Nea Korpela explains how she won The Wand in a competition and outlines how it is improving her patients’ experience.…
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Putting the spotlight on dental hygienists and therapists
To mark the BSDHT’s delight at hosting this year’s oral health conference on 26 and 27 November at the SEC…
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Fluoride in water – what’s the fuss?
Claire Dewshi explores the arguments behind water fluoridation and why she believes it is such an important step to tackle…
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Babies and toddlers ‘could be getting addicted to sugary foods’
Snacks marketed as infant food contain such high levels of sugar that it could encourage a taste for sugar among…
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Take a moment – learning from each other
Lauren Long explains why the dental profession should welcome back conferences and exhibitions with open arms. In-person courses and conferences…
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Core strengths – Mouth Cancer Action Month
This month is Mouth Cancer Action Month and Catherine Rutland urges the dental team to get involved. A year has…
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The show must go on – how instruments affect oral health
Dental hygienist and therapist Jo Downs reports on the impact of performing on the oral status of performing artists Years…
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