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How did COVID-19 affect you? – Mike Lewis
Today we hear from Professor Mike Lewis about the impact COVID-19 is having on the detection of mouth cancer and…
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A healthy word – safe use of aerosols
Although there’s no way of completely removing dental aerosols, Anna Middleton gives her three tips to reduce them so the…
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Subway bread contains too much sugar, court rules
Subway bread does not qualify as bread due to its high sugar content, a court has ruled. A judge found…
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How has COVID-19 affected dental provision for the homeless?
Robert Witton discusses the impact of COVID-19 on dental provision for vulnerable groups. The COVID crisis has hit dentistry hard.…
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100 seconds with…Gemma Forsythe
Gemma Forsythe becomes our first dental nurse under the spotlight this week, as she explains what she took away from…
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Tackling erosive tooth wear head on
Andrei Gutierrez reveals a new campaign to drive routine screening for erosive tooth wear as part of oral examinations. Why…
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Autumnal drinks contain more than the daily recommended amount of sugar
More than half of the top 10 sweetest seasonal hot drinks contain more sugar than a 330ml of coke. That’s…
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Safe Airflow education in a brave new world
EMS and the Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) are delighted to announce their ever-popular Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) events are back…
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Supporting dental colleagues with long-haul COVID symptoms
Rumana Husein explains what it was like to catch COVID, dealing with the long-tail and how she set up a…
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Should patients spit or swallow fluoride toothpaste?
Sharif Islam argues that dentists should advise patients to rinse after they brush instead of to spit, to avoid high…
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100 seconds with…Abbie Staton
This week we speak to Abbie Staton about her ambitions for the future as she embarks on a career in…
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Mouth cancer rates set to go ‘through the roof’ following missed dental appointments
Mouth cancer rates are set to skyrocket in the UK following millions of missed dental appointments as a result of…
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On course to career development confidence
Dental therapist and entrepreneur, Victoria Wilson, is developing a new course to help dental professionals learn the steps to launch…
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Will dental patients see the benefits of the new Oral-B IO?
Gursahib Sohal introduces the new Oral-B IO toothbrush and gets Chinwe Akuonu’s thoughts on whether it will appeal to dental…
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People with obesity in UK wait nine years before seeking help for weight
People with obesity in the UK wait longer than the global average before discussing their weight with a healthcare expert.…
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Proactive prevention has never been more important – empower every patient to achieve superior biofilm control
Colgate Total explains how its unique toothpaste formula helps patients achieve superior biofilm control giving them whole mouth health. Oral…
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Patients like Charlie want to say thank you
GSK is raising awareness of the value dentists, the whole dental team and the oral hygiene advice they give can…
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Half of sensitivity sufferers don’t report their pain
Colgate is launching a dedicated resource page devoted to helping patients suffering with dentine hypersensitivity. Available at colgate.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk, the interactive…
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British Fluoridation Society gathering momentum
Two high profile and highly experienced advocates for community water fluoridation are now joining the British Fluoridation Society. Alan Johnson,…
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