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Alcohol sales drop after introduction of minimum unit pricing
The volume of alcohol sold in Scotland has fallen to its lowest levels since 1994, analysis shows. Scotland became the…
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Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed
The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…
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Early detection of mouth cancer – improving success
Philip Lewis explores why mouth cancer is often discovered late and what can be done to address this. I am…
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Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth
British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…
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Dentine hypersensitivity – a transient condition with genuine life impacts
Dentine hypersensitivity is a common and often under-diagnosed dental condition affecting up to one in three adults (Addy, 2002). However, unlike other…
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Social media poses opportunities and obstacles for dentistry
Craig Fleming talks about how social media’s picture-perfect culture is creating a growing demand for dental services, however professionalism should…
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Biomin F: sensitivity relief for 90% of patients
Biomin F toothpaste, based on bioactive glass technology, has been available for several months now. Moira Crawford talks to clinicians…
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Improve patient satisfaction with superior dentine tubule occlusion
Two in-vitro studies provide dental professionals with further evidence of the effectiveness of the pro-argin technology compared to other technologies…
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Biomin launches new fluoride-free mineralising toothpaste
Moira Crawford reports on the new fluoride-free toothpaste from Biomin Technologies. Biomin Technologies, who introduced Biomin F toothpaste last year,…
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Biomin F: prevention of sensitivity following whitening treatment
Teeth whitening procedures can cause dentine sensitivity in at least 50% of patients. Use of Biomin F toothpaste can reduce any…
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Dentine hypersensitivity: causes, diagnosis and treatment
Moira Crawford speaks to hypersensitivity expert David Gillam, who considers treatment options and the role of a new product, Biomin. Many…
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Quality over quantity
Moira Crawford speaks to Professor Robert Hill and asks how less fluoride can actually be more. Fluoride has long been…
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Less than 3% of children under one attending the dentist
Only 2.8% of children under the age of one attend an NHS dental practice, a Birmingham University study shows. For…
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New Colgate Total offering additional whole mouth benefits
The next generation technology of new Colgate Total, now with dual-zinc and arginine, fights bacteria on teeth, tongue, cheeks and…
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The prevalence and management of erosive tooth wear
Erosive tooth wear is prevalent in the UK and the number of people presenting with signs of the condition is…
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Tokyo 2020 set to become first smoking-free olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is announcing a total ban on smoking, including e-cigarettes, at all outdoor and indoor…
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Concerning oral health trends in latest survey
Only 73% of people brush their teeth twice a day or more and 33% claim they never floss. That’s according…
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Inflammation, periodontitis and depression
Sarah Gingell and Nadir Khan explain how periodontitis could be linked to our mental health and how dental professionals could…
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Smoke levels drop by 81% in Scottish prisons
Air quality improved significantly in Scottish jails the week after a smoking ban was introduced. Second-hand smoke levels dropped by…
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