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Dementia – would you recognise it?
Marina Harris outlines the core principles of supporting patients with dementia. With the help of science, medicine and education we…
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Cancer now seen as ‘beatable’
One of the most common words linked with cancer is ‘beatable’, according to a new study by the BDHF. The…
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Parents looking for sugar-free options
Almost half of parents would prefer to give their children sugar-free sweets, according to a new survey. The online survey,…
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Sugar tax debated in Parliament
Jamie Oliver and Sustain’s sugar tax petition was debated in Parliament on 30 November, led by MPs Helen Jones and…
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Dental hygienists and therapists: moving forward in 2016
UCL Eastman Dental Institute lets you know about who’s lecturing and some of its upcoming CPD courses. Dental hygienists and…
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Tailor-made treatment
A look at why dental hygienist Lisa Smith’s appointments are always on the button. The art of communication has a key…
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Professional footballers experience poor oral health
Professional footballers experience poor oral health, according to a new study, which can impact on the wellbeing and performance of…
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Government urged to reconsider HPV vaccination policies
The Government has been urged to consider changing its policies over HPV vaccinations to stop the spread of mouth cancer.…
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Ignoring recommendations on sugar would be ‘reckless’
Ignoring fresh recommendations over sugar consumption could lead to thousands of children suffering from poor oral health. This warning comes from…
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Supporting Stoptober
Practice Plan has been using its social media platforms to really get behind the positive messages of this year’s Public Health…
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‘Consider yourself as one’ Sara Hurley, CDO for England, tells dental profession
Distinctive roles within a dental team need to be overlooked if dentistry is to meet the oral health needs of…
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More severe decay in special schools
Children in special schools have fewer decayed teeth than children in mainstream schools but those affected have more severe decay.…
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Children’s decay a ‘postcode lottery’
Children’s tooth decay is a ‘postcode lottery’, a new report has found, and therapists are calling for a health summit…
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Smoking ban could have a positive effect on oral health
A ban on smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 will start on Thursday 1 October 2015. The…
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Test Drive trial programme
Oral-B has recently introduced its Test Drive trial programme, which allows multiple users to experience Oral-B power and toothpaste using…
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Scrapping food technology A-level could impact oral health
Scrapping food technology A-level could have an adverse impact on dental health, the BSDHT has warned. The UK Government has…
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Binge-drinking students more likely to forget to brush their teeth
Students who binge drink are more likely to forget to brush their teeth before going to bed, a new study…
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Hygienists and therapists can help exceed confidence in NHS dentistry
Concerns over the future of NHS dentistry can be changed with the correct use of the dental team, according to…
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Next-generation piezo
Ewa Walton says using the EMS Air-Flow Master piezon system has immeasurably enhanced her work. Like most dental surgeries I…
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