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Charities come together to show support for cancer sufferers
The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and…
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Oral health needs for type 2 diabetics
Dentists should be included in the treatment plan for type 2 diabetics, Michael Watson says. With the diabetes ‘time bomb’…
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UK food manufacturers urged to cut sugar
Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows…
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How can you make a difference to children’s oral health?
Taking place on the evening of Thursday 3 November, Dental Wellness Trust will be hosting a special event to find…
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World Health Organization urges every country to tax sugary drinks
In a bid to curb soaring obesity rates, especially in children, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging all countries…
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Public Health England launches tool to improve children’s oral health
Public Health England has launched a new tool that will empower local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention.…
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Get yourself connected
Seb Evans reviews the latest connected electric toothbrush from Philips. Most dentists and dental professionals would probably agree that their…
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To improve children’s oral health, dental visits are ‘only part of the story’
It’s time to get our teeth into improving children’s oral health, argues Professor Elizabeth Kay, foundation dean of Peninsula Dental…
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New cancer treatment could be a ‘game changer’
An immunotherapy drug hailed as a potential ‘game changer’ could soon offer new hope to cancer patients. Researchers believe nivolumab…
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Is beating bad breath the key to happiness?
New research suggests that combating halitosis can dramatically increase happiness. A new study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked…
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FGDP(UK) calls for sugar tax on milkshakes
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) says high sugar milk-based drinks should not be exempt from the government’s…
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Empowering dental hygienists
Renowned dental hygienist Karen Walker is urging dental professionals to stand up and be counted, following the success of a…
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Type 2 diabetes ‘timebomb’ prompts call on government to ‘take dentistry seriously’
England looks set to reach five million type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 2020 – five years sooner than previously thought…
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BSDHT conference to offer a fresh perspective
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is giving its members the opportunity to get a fresh perspective…
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Mouth cancer campaign returns in a bid to reduce mortality rate
Mouth Cancer Action Month returns this November with the aim to reduce the amount of lives claimed by the disease and…
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Making a difference in children’s oral health
Child tooth decay needs to be tackled in schools, rather than waiting for a visit to the dental practice, Michael…
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The perfect combination
Evdokia Chasioti explains why preventive care and successful implant placement are ideal bedfellows. Maintenance once dental implants are fitted and…
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Toothpaste not ‘a waste of time and money’
A new study has found that toothbrushing alone may be as effective as toothbrushing with toothpaste in terms of plaque…
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Teeth Team aims to transform child dental care across the UK
A practice manager has taken a fresh look at dental health and launched Teeth Team in a bid to raise awareness…
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