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The National Institute for Health Research wants you!
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) – the UK’s major funder of applied health research – is looking for…
Oral health
Donation received by African schoolchildren with smiles
The Oral Health Foundation has donated educational materials to children at Akato Primary School in Togo, West Africa. The charity…
Oral health
Updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ implant knowledge
This year’s ADI Team Congress went above and beyond in refreshing and updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ knowledge within the…
Oral health
Sugar tax leading to manufacturers dropping sugar content
The Chancellor described the drop in proposed funds from the sugar tax as ‘good news’ in his Spring Budget for 2017.…
Oral health
Are you proud to be a hygienist/therapist?
Oral-B explains why you should be proud to be a hygienist/therapist. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.
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Dental nurses needed for survey looking into needlestick injuries
Dental nurses working in the UK and the Republic of Ireland are being called on to complete an online survey…
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Smoking and sight loss link as strong as smoking and lung cancer
The relationship between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the link between smoking and lung cancer, research suggests.…
Oral health
Oestrogen therapy beneficial for healthy teeth and gums
Oestrogen therapy could help women maintain the health of their teeth and gums following the menopause, a study has found.…
Oral health
How to use an electric toothbrush
Oral-B shows you the correct way to use an electric toothbrush. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.
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Events to advance your dental knowledge
Two of the hottest dental events are coming to London this September! With the kids back in school for the…
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How can our favourite pancake toppings affect our teeth?
The Oral Health Foundation has listed the UK’s favourite pancake toppings and what effect they have on our oral health.…
Oral health
Adults with periodontal disease at greater risk of ischaemic stroke
A new study has found that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have an ischaemic stroke than those…
Oral health
Raising awareness and monitoring trends
Taking place over Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May at the NEC in Birmingham, the Dentistry Show 2017 will present…
Oral health
Dental therapy and hygiene students help raise awareness of children’s oral health
A group of dental therapy and hygiene students have been working with national charity Action for Children to help prevent tooth decay…
Oral health
Screening dental patients for diabetes ‘worthwhile’
Screening dental patients for diabetes would be ‘worthwhile’, a study published in the BMJ has found. The article, titled ‘Periodontitis as…
Oral health
New offerings from Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme
Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) is offering new patient materials and CPD modules to dental professionals on its website. WOHP has…
Oral health
Easy squeezy: new coating spells end to toothpaste waste
In a bid to reduce waste, researchers in Boston have developed a coating that can help get every last bit…
Oral health
Mouth cancer campaign boosted by donation
The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company. Tepe UK raised…
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Electronic cigarettes just as damaging to oral health as conventional cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a study has suggested. The University of…
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