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The importance of screening for erosive tooth wear
David Bartlett presents two case studies to demonstrate why dental professionals should screen for erosive tooth wear. Erosive tooth wear…
Oral health
Shaking up oral health – with Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott talks to us about the benefits of using Clinisept+ Mouthwash and why he recommends its use to patients.…
Oral health
Six-month dental check-ups do not improve oral health
Attending the dentist every six months does not improve a patient’s oral health, a study suggests. In a new review,…
Oral health
100 seconds with…Amber Ojak
Amber Ojak explains why she came up with her EME approach to oral hygiene education and how she hopes it…
Oral health
The trials and tribulations of returning to practice after COVID-19
With many in dentistry back in the practice, Amber Ojak explains how the COVID-19 experience has changed the way hygienists…
Oral health
Oral B’s Sensitivity & Gum Calm toothpaste – reaction from the profession
Last month, Oral-B unveiled its latest toothpaste – Sensitivity & Gum Calm – aimed at those suffering from dental sensitivity…
Oral health
Next EFP Perio Talks will focus on EFP’s Perio & Caries campaign
The next EFP Perio Talks session on Instagram will bring together two leading periodontists. They will discuss the links between…
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Managing halitosis
Join Milad Shadrooh, AKA The Singing Dentist, for a free webinar discussing managing halitosis on Tuesday 27 October at 19:00.…
Oral health
Oral Health Awards 2020 – the finalists
Here’s the shortlist for the Oral Health Awards 2020. Are you one of our finalists? Best Hygienist Catherine Mawson –…
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Adjunctive techniques for mouth cancer screening
Andrew Osafo reviews vital tissue staining, chemiluminescence and autofluorescence as aids to mouth cancer screening. As dental professionals, we are…
Oral health
Why do patients stay silent about dentine hypersensitivity?
Judith Husband explores the possible reasons patients remain silent about dentine hypersensitivity and how we can overcome this. In general…
Oral health
Switching from the travel industry to dental nursing – how the pandemic affected me
Natalie Bates discusses what it was like to face COVID-19 just two months into her dental nurse training. I am…
Dental Nursing
Case of the week – recommendations and guidelines for dentists using the BEWE
In this article we find out all about erosive tooth wear and how carrying out the BEWE at each examination…
Oral health
100 seconds with…Maria Papavergos
Maria Papavergos speaks to us about what she got up to during the COVID lockdown, from lambing to feeding deer…
Oral health
Just 3% of sugar cut from food products in three years, PHE report finds
Retailers and manufacturer branded products reduced sugar content by only 3% since 2017, sparking worries over the country’s health. This…
Oral health
The importance of managing oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic
With COVID-19 limiting clinicians’ interaction with patients, Rohini Bansal lists the advice she’s giving to her patients so they can…
Oral health
Experts kick off campaign to educate dentists on link between gum and heart disease
A new campaign has kicked off in a bid to hammer home messages on the link between gum and cardiovascular…
Oral health
How did COVID-19 affect you? – Philip Lewis
Philip Lewis explains the impact the COVID lockdown is having on mouth cancer and why it’s essential patients return to…
Oral health
Janet Goodwin – tributes made to former president of Oral Health Foundation
Janet Goodwin, former president of the Oral Health Foundation, has passed away from cancer. A trustee for almost a decade,…
Oral health