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British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s magical conference
This year’s British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) conference, taking place in Leeds over 13-16 September, hopes to sprinkle some…
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Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of developing mouth cancer
People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according…
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Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling
A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…
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Improving oral health in care homes
The oral health of older people living in care homes needs to be given more priority, Michael Watson says. A…
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Exposure to common chemicals may cause irreversible damage to children’s teeth
A new study has found that early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause…
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International Symposium on Dental Hygiene heralded a great success
This year’s International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH), which took place over 23-25 June 2016 in Basel, Switzerland, has been…
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Guide to help parents look after children’s teeth launched
A guide for parents to help them care for their children’s teeth has been launched by the British Society of Paediatric…
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Parents believe it’s acceptable for children to have decay
A third of parents believe it’s acceptable for children to have experienced tooth decay before they become a teenager. These results…
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European perio societies unite to promote gum health
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is delighted to report an excellent level of activity across Europe in support of…
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Oral cancer guide designed to aid communication
An oral cancer communication guide has been developed and piloted at King’s College London’s Dental Institute to help dental professionals…
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Filling material that ‘heals teeth’ singled out for award
A team behind regenerative dental fillings that could help heal teeth has been awarded a Royal Society of Chemistry prize.…
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Reduce plaque regrowth for up to 12 hours
One of the ways Colgate Total is distinguished from fluoride-only toothpastes is its impact on the extent of bacterial recolonisation…
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Brits blame drinks for bad teeth
Tea, coffee, cola and fruit juice may be amongst the nation’s favourite drinks, but when it comes to Brits oral…
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Charity highlights risks of oral piercings
Research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation has found that, out of all oral piercings, tongue piercings top the chart.…
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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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Children take centre stage in new Teeth Team film
A host of children benefiting from an oral health programme have taken centre stage in a film all about how…
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NICE oral health guidelines for care homes backed
NICE has published new guidance titled ‘Oral health for adults in care homes’, to improve oral health in care homes.…
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‘Mouthy: into the orifice’ art exhibition launches in London
Mouthy: into the orifice is a new art exhibition that explores the hidden world inside the mouth. Created in collaboration…
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Dental professionals urged to cut the confusion
A call for the dental profession to consolidate and collaborate in order to provide consistent messages on dental prevention aimed…
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