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Dental check-ups among young children fell by 50% in 2020
Millions of children could face years of dental decay as figures show those attending check-ups dropped by 50% during the…
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Optimal oral healthcare is a win-win
Using protocols and the best possible oral healthcare products results in a win-win for patients and the practice, says hygienist…
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Dentistry podcast – Cat Edney and Lauren Long on the benefits of dental therapists
This week we welcome two guests onto the Dentistry podcast who discuss why dental therapists are crucial to a good…
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The hygienist’s blog – should I get a website?
Claire Berry explores whether having a website can help boost clinician’s patient numbers and create a return on investment. I…
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Ongoing dental care for cleft patients, provided year round
Operation Smile explains why its work involves ongoing care for cleft patients as well as general dental care for those…
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New Corsodyl campaign highlights domino effect of gum disease
Corsodyl is back with a new campaign, emphasising the importance of maintaining gum health and stopping the domino effect of…
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Children who swim competitively six times more likely to have dental staining
Children who swim at a competitive standard are six times more likely to have dental staining. This is according to…
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Uncovering dental caries – the importance of remineralisation and demineralisation
Allison Dooley and Nick Coller discuss the importance of remineralisation and demineralisation in the caries process. Dental caries is a…
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Mothers’ mental health impacts children’s oral hygiene
The mental health of mothers can impact the toothbrushing habits in children, it has emerged. Postpartum depression or a lack…
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Top seven tips for managing halitosis
After noticing a rise in ‘mask mouth’ due to the pandemic, Amber Ojak provides her top seven tips for managing…
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Does your fluoride varnish deliver?
Fluoride varnish is one of the best options for increasing the availability of topical fluoride. Regardless of the levels of…
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Collaboration is key to caring for cancer patients
Cancer patients have many challenges to contend with, and they may view oral health as a low priority, says dental…
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Spotlight Oral Care – changing the environmental impact of toothpaste
We hear from Barry Buckley about Spotlight Oral Care, how it launched and how it’s trying to shake up the…
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New Health Bill opens water fluoridation ‘breakthrough’, MP says
Sir Paul Beresford opens up on water fluoridation and how a new Health Bill could help to introduce fluoride in…
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Sensodyne returns to screens this summer with new Repair & Protect: Deep Repair
Sensodyne is returning to the nation’s screens this summer. It is supporting the launch of Sensodyne Repair & Protect Deep…
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One in six UK adults abstain from drinking alcohol
Around one in six (16.2%) of all UK adults do not drink alcohol, new statistics reveal.  According to Public Health…
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Inspiring and educating British children on oral health
In 2021 Colgate will help, inspire and educate 1.65 million children through Colgate’s professional and schools oral health education programmes. By…
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Government failed to deliver pledge for a smoke-free England
More than two years have passed since the government made plans for England to be smoke-free by 2030. And a…
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Could SLS toothpastes be irritating some patients’ mouths?
Surina Sehgal takes a closer look at SLS and explores whether sulphate-free toothpaste might better suit some patients. As the…
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