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Special invitation for dental care professionals working with children
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is inviting dental nurses, hygienists and therapists working with children to submit abstracts…
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How bulimia affects oral health
Ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Professor Andrew Eder is highlighting the effects of bulimia on oral health, most specifically…
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Welsh Assembly backs ban on sugary drinks from schools
Welsh Assembly Members have backed the call from the British Dental Association (BDA) Wales to ban sugary drinks from schools.…
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New award launched for dental hygiene and therapy graduates
Newly-qualified dental hygiene and therapy graduates are being called on to enter a new national award. The British Society of…
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British toothbrushes six months old before they’re replaced
British toothbrushes on average are almost six months old, a new survey from White Glo has revealed. This is despite…
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Urgent review of sugar levels in breakfast cereals called for
Following a report highlighting the high levels of sugars in some breakfast cereals, the Oral Health Foundation has called for an urgent…
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Gender-neutral HPV vaccination needed to stop rapid increase in mouth cancer cases
Ahead of tomorrow’s (4 February) World Cancer Day 2017, the Oral Health Foundation has reiterated its call for the urgent introduction…
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Dental students look at children’s oral health in inner cities
Dental students from Plymouth University have worked with an inner-city children’s nursery run by Barnardo’s, in order to look at…
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Tooth loss linked to life expectancy
Tooth loss can be used as a major predictor to somebody’s life expectancy, according to a new study. The research,…
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A presentation on erosion and recession
Peter Rabin reports back on Oral-B’s evening seminars with lectures by Professor Nicola West and Dr Phil Ower. Oral-B continues…
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Calls for local authorities to improve oral health services
Local authorities should improve oral health services and signposting to available dental services, the Oral Health Foundation has said. The…
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Calling all Oral Health readers!
Do you read Oral Health magazine? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking to improve the magazine, but we…
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New home for Tepe UK
Tepe UK has officially opened its new office and warehouse facility in Wells, Somerset. The new purpose-built building is a…
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BSPD publishes advice for parents of children with autism
A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) in support of parents of children…
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Tooth decay declared ‘significant public health issue’
The RCPCH has highlighted tooth decay as a significant public health issue in its State of Child Health publication. The Royal College of…
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New masters course for dental hygienists and therapists in development
The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is looking to develop a new masters course for dental hygienists and therapists. Based in…
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The latest issue of Oral Health is sure to brighten your day
Have you received your copy of the January/February issue of Oral Health yet? Traditionally a time for resolutions and new starts, the…
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Helping dental hygienists and therapists understand scientific papers
As part of the programme designed specifically for dental hygienists and therapists, the biennial ADI Team Congress will discuss the…
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Dental hygienist and dental therapist awarded MBE
Sarah Murray, dental hygienist and dental therapist and long-time member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), has been…
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