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It’s time to get excited again about dental hygiene!
Kayley McCauley shares with readers why and how she is poised to help fellow dental hygienists and therapists get the…
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Target for smoke-free England by 2030 ‘will be missed by nearly a decade’
The current target for a smoke free England by 2030 will take an extra 10 years to achieve, according to…
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New Zealand bans cigarettes for future generations
New Zealand has passed legislation that will gradually phase in a tobacco ban from next year. The law, which was…
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Disrupting plaque biofilm
The final instalment is a series of articles focused on biofilm – this article investigates the latest evidence in relation…
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Smoking levels drop as vaping increases, data reveals
The number of UK people smoking cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level on record – more people use e-cigarettes,…
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Biofilm and periodontal disease
The second in a series of articles focusing on plaque biofilm, this instalment explores the issue of symbiosis and dysbiosis,…
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Embracing education in the brave new world of GBT
Harry Morris explores why far-sighted and responsible dental companies need to put supporting clients with educational opportunities ahead of product…
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Migrant communities have unequal access to dental services
Migrant communities have an unequal access to dental treatment, sparking calls for better integration of healthcare. Published in BMC Public…
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What is biofilm? An updated evidence base
The first in a series of three, this article considers the basics of biofilm, taking the reader on an evidence-based…
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Vaping linked to a higher risk of tooth decay
Patients who use vaping devices are more likely to develop decay, new research has found, showing a ‘significant difference’ in…
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Are toothpaste tabs the future? – the pros and cons
Lottie Manahan weighs up the pros and cons of toothpaste tabs – and why they might just be the future.…
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Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral health diseases
Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral diseases, a new report has revealed. The Global Oral Health Status…
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‘Shocked beyond belief’: tongue cancer survivor on her diagnosis
A tongue cancer survivor has spoken out about her unbearably agonising treatment, how she got her control back and her…
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Contemporary Hygienists – the importance of being assertive
How assertive are you? This month Claire Berry and Faye Donald discuss the benefits of developing an assertive communication style…
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Baby breakfast pouches contain up to four teaspoons of sugar, study shows
Experts are calling for the government to fight misleading marketing claims following a new report from Action on Sugar. The…
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Dental inequalities – water fluoridation should be ‘carefully considered’ with other options
Introducing water fluoridation is not enough to improve dental health inequalities across the UK. This is according to a new…
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‘I was put too at ease’ – the importance of mouth cancer education
Two tongue cancer survivors discuss their diagnoses, highlighting the importance of mouth cancer education amongst healthcare. Louise Hutchings and Stephanie…
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Half of dentists say patients are high on marijuana at dental appointments
More than half of dentists (52%) find patients are high on recreational drugs when they arrive for dental visits. This…
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Late-stage diagnosis for head and neck cancers rise in Northern Ireland
‘Too many cases of head and neck cancers are being diagnosed at a late stage in Northern Ireland, resulting in…
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