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First Nominate a Smile winner announced
Samuel James Leckey has been named as the first winner of this year’s Nominate a Smile – a nationwide competition…
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New regulations set to impact e-cigarette users
New laws on e-cigarettes will come into force in the UK on 20 May, which will restrict tank size and…
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Chewing sugarfree gum could save billions in the treatment of tooth decay
Chewing sugarfree gum could save billions worldwide, new research from Wrigley claims. According to the World Health Organization website, tooth…
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Sweet tooth linked to genetics
New research suggests that genetics may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth. A study has found an…
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Oral health problems cost UK economy £105m every year in sick days
Oral health problems such as toothache are costing the UK economy more than £105 million each year in sick days,…
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Quest for hygienists and therapists to provide prescription only medicines given green light
The green light has been given by NHS England Chief Professionals Office for dental hygienists and dental therapists to pursue the…
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Oral health-related quality of life improved with orthodontics
New research has found that orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improves oral health-related quality of life, with…
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British Society of Periodontology launches gum health awareness campaign
The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) has launched its gum health awareness campaign for 2017. It is part of an…
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‘Urgent action’ needed to stop poor oral health in homeless population
Around 70% of London’s homeless population has lost teeth since becoming homeless, new research has found. A study, by homelessness…
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Get ready to Smile in Pink this June
Bridge2aid’s national fundraising day, Smile in Pink, is set to return on 2 June. Taking place during National Smile Month,…
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The science of oral health
Waterpik explains why using a water flosser could help you to maintain your oral health. Modern dentistry is heavily based…
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Safeguarding the oral health of young people
Professor Chris Deery explains how to help improve the oral health of your paediatric patients. Since the 1970s, the prevalence of…
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National Smile Month 2017 to bring communities together
Dental professionals are being urged to bring their communities together during National Smile Month 2017 and be inspired to spread positive…
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Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth
People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study has found. The…
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Preventative oral care techniques
Wrigley explains ways your patients can easily, quickly and effectively improve their oral health. Traditionally, preventative dental health efforts centred on…
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Claim your Poligrip flavour-free denture fixative patient samples
According to research from GSK, up to 86% of patients are affected by food becoming trapped under their dentures and…
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Indolepropionic acid could help protect against type 2 diabetes
Higher blood levels of indolepropionic acid may help to protect against type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The…
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Offering ‘rock and roll’ dentistry to time-poor patients
Diana Spencer explains how Abbey Road Dental has become so successful. With a prestigious London postcode and situated only a stone’s…
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Future-proof your patients’ oral health
The recent Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief webinar held on Thursday 2 March 2017 provided an invigorating session on dentine hypersensitivity and your…
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