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Johnson & Johnson and BSDHT join forces to support dental students
Johnson & Johnson Ltd, the maker of Listerine, is delighted to be the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapist’s…
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Healthy and happy
With the concepts of prevention and minimally invasive care here to stay, Faye Donald, a dental hygienist who strives to…
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Instagram generation putting their teeth at risk
The Instagram generation are putting their oral health at risk, a letter from dentists to the Daily Telegraph has warned. Over…
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Digging deeper
Charlotte Wake details her masters journey and explains how postgraduate courses can encourage you to find hidden treasure. It was…
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Added protection against periodontitis
Claus Oustrup explores the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. He explains how dentists can defend diabetics against the condition. Over…
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Dentistry’s game changers – Claire Stevens on fluoride toothpaste
To celebrate 25 years of Dentistry magazine, we’ve asked leading dental professionals for their game-changing innovation that shaped their career. In…
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How to screen for mouth cancer
Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth…
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Boundaries for Life helps cricket fans not get caught out
Julian English caught up with the Boundaries for Life team to see what’s new this year. Health check, mouth cancer…
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Why reinvent oral care?
Earlier this year, over 2,500 dental professionals from across Europe joined the #Colgatetalks Econference. They heard how whole mouth health can…
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Adopting a whole mouth health approach
Earlier this year, over 2,500 dental professionals from across Europe joined the #Colgatetalks Econference. Whole mouth health Econference These dental…
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Brushing teeth three times a day could lead to a healthier heart
Brushing teeth three times a day could help boost your heart health, new research shows. Researchers looked at the height, weight, illness…
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Colgate and ODRT celebrate Robin Davies DCP Awards
A celebratory lunch for the 2019 recipients of the Robin Davies DCP Awards took place at Chandos House, London, attended…
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Festive drinks contain ‘shocking’ amount of sugar
High street coffee chains are failing to reduce the sugar content of their festive drinks, a new survey shows. The…
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Number of children smoking continues to decline
The percentage of eight- to 15-year-old children smoking in England has dropped to 4%. That’s according to the latest Health Survey for England, which…
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Dentists tell government to drop raisins as school snacks
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is calling on the government to stop giving out raisins as snacks. The…
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Cancer risk top incentive to give up smoking and drinking
Cancer risk is the number one incentive given for quitting smoking and heavy drinking, new research shows. Half (50%) of smokers…
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Using sugar-free chewing gum could improve oral health
Using sugar-free chewing gum could reduce dental caries and improve our oral health, Wrigley says. Its latest study claims chewing…
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Mouth Cancer Action Month – be a lifesaver
Andrew Osafo reports on the launch night for Mouth Cancer Action Month and what dental professionals can do to raise…
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Dentists warn parents about sugary drinks this Christmas as Coca-Cola trucks role into town
Paediatric dentists are warning parents not to allow their children to develop a taste for sugary drinks. Warnings come as the Coca-Cola…
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