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Plaque management – an innovative solution
With the dental team more focused than ever on communicating effectively with patients to influence their commitment to daily prevention,…
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Improving children’s oral health through prevention
The dental profession should get behind those working to make prevention a reality, Michael Watson says. Alistair Burt MP, who…
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Dental professionals asked to make hand hygiene go viral
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) and Association of Clinical Oral Microbiologists (ACOM) are asking oral health professionals…
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First Smiles initiative is back for 2016
First Smiles is set to return on Friday 17 June, which will bring oral health education to children’s classrooms. The British…
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Preventive treatments should be at the heart of NHS dentistry
NHS dentistry is failing patients most in need due to the targets placed upon them, the BSDHT has claimed. Responding…
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Brits relax on snacks
The British population’s snacking habit is waning, according to new research from Mintel. A survey by Mintel highlights that chocolate,…
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New toothpaste ingredient remineralises tooth enamel
A new toothpaste ingredient that claims to be able to remineralise tooth enamel and help treat sensitivity has been launched.…
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Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to child oral health problems
Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to almost four million under-14s developing oral health problems, according to the BDHF. A…
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Sugar tax – are you for or against?
Claire Stevens and Alun Rees argue for and against George Osborne’s plans for a sugary drinks tax. In his 2016…
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Improved oral health could slow cognitive decline
Improved oral health along with regular visits to the dentist could slow cognitive decline as people age. A new study,…
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Largest ever improvement in children’s oral health in Wales
A survey has shown the most significant improvement in children’s oral health in Wales ever recorded. The study by Cardiff…
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Oral hygiene on the front line
Sophie Bracken visited Sarah Gilder, lead hygienist at The Dental Surgery, to discover the benefits of putting hygiene at the…
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New guide highlights the effects hidden sugars have on our oral health
Public Health England has launched the Eatwell Guide to highlight the dangerous effects hidden sugars can have on our oral…
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Campaign launched to help cut sugar consumption
Practice Plan is using social media to promote the importance of reducing sugar in our diets. Using the hashtag #PPSweetFreedom, Practice…
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Improving patients’ denture experience
By 2050, 22% of the global population will be aged over 60. This increase in the elderly population may present…
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Join the lecture: the hygienist’s role in prevention
This year GSK Consumer Healthcare will be exhibiting at the Dentistry Show on stand G40 showcasing leading oral care brands,…
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Only 27% of people use sugar-free gum as part of their oral health regime
Most people in the UK don’t regularly chew sugar-free gum as part of their oral healthcare routine. Mydentist asked 750…
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Connecting the dots on World Oral Health Day
Celebrated every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is an international event that celebrates the benefits of…
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Healthy teeth whitening for patients ‘on the go’
James Goolnik says 3D White Whitestrips from Oral-B can help meet patient demand for effective, convenient and affordable teeth whitening.…
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