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HPV vaccination failure condemned across dental profession
The JCVI has today refused to extend the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine to all boys. The decision, which has been…
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Electric toothbrushes top of the shopping list on Amazon Prime Day
Brits valued their oral health this Amazon Prime Day with over 32,000 electric toothbrushes and oral care appliances purchased. In…
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Breastfeeding past two increases risk of dental caries in children
Breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children if continued for two years or more, a new study has…
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Battle of the toothpastes
Seb Evans covers the launch of two new toothpastes at this year’s BDA Conference. The BDA Conference has come and…
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Child tooth decay in Wales drops
Child tooth decay in Wales has fallen, with the proportion of children experiencing tooth decay now standing at 34.2%. This is…
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The science of oral health
Waterpik offers an alternative solution to string floss to help your patients maintain their oral health. Modern dentistry is heavily based…
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Sugary food and sweet packets should carry health warnings, medics say
Sugary food and sweet packets should carry warnings on them to help improve children’s oral health, doctors have said. The…
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School children drinking ‘high levels’ of sports drinks
Almost 90% of school children consume sports drinks, a new study published in the British Dental Journal has shown. The research…
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New guidelines hope to improve oral health in care homes
Care home residents’ oral health needs are the focus of a new NICE quality standards guidelines. The guidelines outline the…
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How the need to phase down the use of amalgam is reshaping the caries prevention landscape
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme explains how the phasing down of amalgam could lead to a renewed focus on prevention.…
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Fresh fruit key to cutting added sugars in diet
Six in 10 Brits (58%) believe eating more fresh fruit is the most effective way at cutting sugars from their diet. Excessive…
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Mothers ‘confused’ over oral care for babies
New survey data have revealed confusion amongst mothers concerning their babies’ oral care. Conducted by paediatric oral health company, Brush-Baby,…
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Keeping your patients motivated
Dental hygiene therapist, Victoria Wilson, provides practical advice on how to communicate good oral care advice to patients. Although maintaining…
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POP Awards entry deadline only a month away
Best be quick – the closing date for entries to the People of Prevention (POP) Awards is fast approaching! Oral…
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Oral Health Awards: all systems go
The Oral Health Awards 2017 have landed! Created for the whole dental team to reward and recognise excellence in dentistry,…
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The latest Oral Health is out now, and as bold and beautiful as ever
The May/June issue of Oral Health is out now and packed full of the latest news and information for the profession.…
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Effective solutions to combat dental anxiety
Two thirds (67%) of Brits admit to having anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist for a check-up, according to…
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Dental hygienist and therapist symposium proved scintillating at show
The hygienist and therapist symposium proved a massive hit at this year’s Dentistry Show. Like previous years at the Dentistry…
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Switch your patients’ daily toothpaste and protect their future oral health
Colgate explains why its toothpaste, Colgate Total, can help protect the future of your patients’ oral health. Clinical evidence suggests…
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