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Learn about minimally invasive dentistry with the experts
A one-day course on minimally invasive dentistry (MID) backed by King’s College London (KCL) promises to be the most comprehensive…
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Merging oral healthcare and nutritional therapy
A two-day course taking place in London over 14-15 October could help dental professionals better understand the role of nutrition in…
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Bursting with the latest oral health news, tips and technology
Have you received your copy of the September/October issue of Oral Health yet? As we leave the heady days of summer behind…
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Dental patients urged to go sugar-free this September
Patients are being urged to ditch the sweet stuff for 30 days as part of Denplan’s latest campaign: Sugar-Free September.…
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‘Together we are stronger,’ says European Federation of Periodontology president
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, we speak to the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), Juan Blanco,…
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Sugarwise supports government’s childhood obesity strategy
While the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for action strategy (published earlier this week) was a major disappointment for many health…
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Dental experts slam toothless, ‘watered down’ obesity plan
Leading dental associations, charities and organisations have united to voice their disappointment over the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for…
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Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 set to tackle key issues
Taking place over 7-8 September, the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 is set to return to Manchester Central.…
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Sugar tax gets go ahead while Childhood Obesity Strategy labelled ‘absolute disaster’
The sugar tax has been included in the Childhood Obesity Strategy, while whole sections of the draft have been dropped. The…
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Dentists urged to get confirmation of parental responsibility in writing
Dental professionals are being urged to exercise caution and ask for written confirmation where there is uncertainty over who has…
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EU rules on language testing putting patients at risk
Patient safety is being put at risk because testing of the clinical English language skills of dentists, doctors and nurses…
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Anti-inflammatory diet could improve periodontal disease
New research has found that an anti-inflammatory diet could help those with periodontal disease. The small pilot study participants who…
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Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique
New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…
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BSDHT president takes on international role
Michaela ONeill, president of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has been elected to the board of…
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A great orthodontic offering for dental care professionals
Attention all orthodontic nurses, therapists, and hygienists! This year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is offering dental care professionals a…
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Olympians urged to take care of their winning smiles
The global spectacle that is the Olympic Games has started in Rio de Janeiro, with the world’s elite athletes descending…
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Changing rooms
James Hyslop and Emma Hyslop share their journey from initial practice purchase to new surgery conversion and redevelopment. James Hyslop…
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Public Health England publishes new advice on vitamin D
Public Health England (PHE) has published new advice on vitamin D. PHE is advising that 10 micrograms of vitamin D…
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Evidence for flossing ‘weak’ and ‘unreliable’
The evidence for flossing is ‘weak’, ‘very unreliable’ and carries ‘a moderate to large potential for bias’, new research shows.…
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