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Almost one quarter of five year olds in England experienced dental decay last year
The dental profession is calling for urgent change after a new study reveals there has been no improvement in decay…
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How does Ramadan impact oral health?
As the holy month of Ramadan starts for Muslims around the world, Sakina Syed explains how fasting can impact oral…
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‘Some children have never seen a toothbrush’ – concern increases over children’s oral health
A dentist who volunteers in schools has said that some children in Norfolk ‘have never seen a toothbrush’. Stuart McCance…
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How are dental professionals tackling the oral health crisis in schools?
As 20 March marks World Oral Health Day, seven dental professionals discuss how they are actively helping to tackle the…
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Care home residents facing worst of NHS dentistry access crisis
Following a CQC review which highlights the lack of access to NHS dentistry for care home residents, the BDA has…
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Defeating biofilm – no longer a mission impossible!
In this exclusive interview, specialist periodontist Dr Devan Raindi shares with readers why he introduced guided biofilm therapy to his…
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‘You can lead a fulfilled life with or without children’ – living child-free in dentistry
‘It’s not been something that I have felt an overwhelming urge to pursue’ – Alison Edisbury talks through why it’s…
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The Big Rethink – making oral care more inclusive
New research reveals one third of the 166 million people in Europe who are affected by a disability in some…
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‘I felt shame that my body didn’t work how I wanted it to’ – my struggles to conceive and making peace with it
In a candid and honest Celebrating Women in Dentistry article, Nina Farmer opens up about her struggles to conceive and…
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Dental Therapy Explained – what is a dental therapist?
In her brand new column, Cat Edney hopes to dispel the common myths attached to the role of the dental…
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Choosing to be child-free – ‘I was told I wasn’t fulfilling my purpose as a female’
Amber Ojak talks about her decision to not have children and why it’s an important topic for people inside and…
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Contemporary Hygienist – enhance the services your hygienist offers
The role of the dental hygienist has shifted massively from the days of scale and polish. This month, Claire and…
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Tributes paid to dentistry’s Simon Howell
Karen Coates remembers Simon Howell, the director of campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation until his retirement in 2014. Simon…
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The microbiome and menopause
Looking beyond the often-perceived limits of dental hygiene care, Zara Shirvani explores the role of professional and at-home interventions in…
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‘Shocking survey’ shows four in five teachers provide students with toothpaste
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, new research shows that the majority of teachers are now providing…
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Contemporary Hygienist – paying attention to patient learning styles
This month, Claire Berry and Faye Donald discuss the importance of learning styles, what each one is, and how understanding…
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Migraines linked to poor oral health, research shows
Research has found that oral health issues can cause migraines, and resolving dental problems can get rid of them. Oral…
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Toothbrushing classes set for schools in Essex and Suffolk
Supervised toothbrushing in schools has been put forward as part of a package to improve early years’ oral health. Under…
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Children’s oral health in England is ‘national disgrace’, says head of royal college
The poor state of children’s oral health highlights the widening inequalities in child health across England. This is according to…
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