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The art of the portfolio
This month, Cat Edney explains how dental therapists can create a portfolio that showcases their skills and the type of…
Columnists
One third of drinks sold in coffee shops exceed adult sugar limit
More than one third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s…
Dentistry
Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month
Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives. November is Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry
November: time to take action on mouth cancer
Supported by Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in the UK every…
Oral health
Mouth cancer cases increase by 12%, new data shows
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action on mouth cancer, stressing that dental access can be the…
Dentistry
The untold impact of culture on oral health
Dental hygienist Janet Williams Oshun investigates how oral health is influenced by culture and varying oral practices. In the final…
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WTF? What is the future? – A brave new world driving behaviour change in oral healthcare teams
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 8 November at 7pm as he discusses a brave new world driving behaviour change in…
Dentistry
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment.…
Dentistry
Scotland’s oral health inequalities widening, report shows
New data has shown that the oral health gap in Scotland shows no sign of improvement, with dental health inequalities…
Dentistry Scotland
The importance of addressing alcohol intake with patients
This Sober October, Amy Mesilio Peralta discusses the impact of alcohol on oral and mental health, and the importance of…
Dentistry
Celebrating 10 years of direct access
Dr Victoria Sampson, the award-winning London-based dentist, marked 10 years of direct access with a special open day dedicated to…
Oral health
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The Dental Hygienist Roadshow webinar series
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2023 is going digital! Learn more about the three lectures in the webinar series and sign…
Oral health
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow is going virtual!
In collaboration with Dentistry Webinars, Johnson & Johnson presents a series of webinars tailored specifically for dental professionals who were…
Oral health
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Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks
The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…
Dentistry
Four in five women over 50 are unaware of menopause-oral health link
New data suggests that 84% of women over 50 are not aware of the oral health impacts of menopause, with…
Dentistry
Hand health risks for dental hygienists
Award-winning dental hygienist Claire Berry explores the common hand health risks, and discusses preventative strategies for a long and happy…
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Isle of Man to consider water fluoridation in childhood oral health plan
The Isle of Man will look into the benefits of water fluoridation as part of its integrated plan to tackle…
Dentistry
Remove taste as a barrier to behaviour change
Colgate explains how improved taste in oral care products can motivate behaviour change and increase patient adherence. Product efficacy and…
Oral health
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Twenty three million sick days lost to dental pain, new figures show
New figures have revealed that nearly three in 10 (28%) people in the UK have taken time off work due…
Dentistry