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Shining a light
fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk talks to dental hygienist Anna Middleton about setting up her own business, trialling new products and communication. Passionate and dedicated,…
Oral health
Oral cancer rates doubled over the last two decades
Mouth cancer cases have more than doubled over the last 20 years, research from the Oral Health Foundation shows. Cases…
Oral health
Call for UK ban on excessively high sugar milkshakes
The campaign group Action on Sugar is demanding a ban on freakshakes and all milkshakes sold in high street restaurants…
Oral health
Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients
Twenty-nine per cent of health professionals would not recommend e-cigarettes to cancer patients who already smoke, according to research presented…
Dentistry
New evidence proves superior dentine occlusion of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste technology
Approximately 90% of dentists see patients with dentine hypersensitivity every day according to Colgate (data on file). If patients are…
Oral health
BSDHT announces student award winner
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced that Anna Seymour has won the National Student of the…
Dentistry
New report reveals sharp increase in mouth cancer
A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.…
Dentistry
Test your antimicrobial prescribing knowledge
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new Antimicrobial Stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their…
Oral health
Mouth care for the elderly
Emma Clayton explores the impact that health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and arthritis can have on patients and the…
Oral health
Treating gum disease could ease the symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Treating gum disease could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels and may reduce their risk…
Dentistry
New tannoy system shames smokers at hospital
Wakefield hospital is introducing tannoys to shame smokers ignoring the no smoking signs. Staff and visitors can press a button to play…
Oral health
Choose your colour
J H Orsing, one of the world’s leading producers of saliva ejectors, aspirator tubes and accessories includes a range of colours to…
Oral health
High levels of air pollution linked to oral cancer
High levels of air pollution could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, new research has found. Smoking, drinking and…
Oral health
Technology to enhance patients’ everyday oral care
Philips Protectiveclean has Sonicare’s special sonic cleaning technology at its core. The brush features a two-minute timer and a…
Oral health
Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly
Common oral infections in older adults – such as candidiasis – could be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed…
Oral health
New plans suggest calorie limits for pizzas, pies and sandwiches
Pizzas, pies and sandwiches could all be given calorie limits under new Government plans to tackle obesity in Britain. New…
Oral health
BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award open for 2019 entries
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding Innovation Award is open for entries. The award, now in its second year,…
Oral health
Obesity in children reaches record numbers
Obesity amongst year six children has reached record levels, new data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) shows. Levels…
Oral health
Biomin toothpaste with a heart of glass
Chris Branfield explains how Biomin toothpaste applies fluoride over a prolonged period of time. Bio-glass tooth strengthening A while ago…
Oral health