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Poor oral health harming UK economy
Over 415,000 employees took time off work last year due to dental problems, meaning an estimated £36.6 million was lost…
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Therapists pay tribute to New Cross ‘champion
The British Association of Dental Therapists recently paid tribute to Ted Seal, the former director of the New Cross School…
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Extraordinary people
Young Dental Hygienist & Therapist of the Year 2012, Kirstie Thwaites, shares the passion that made her a winner When…
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Heartburn ‘may cause’ mouth cancer
A new study has identified heartburn may almost double the risk of developing mouth cancer. Researchers discovered that participants with…
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Snacking leads to poor oral health
Snacking between meals could be affecting oral health improvements throughout the UK, according to research by the British Dental Health…
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UK sees new ‘traffic light’ food system
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front…
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Dental phobics offered Olive branch
The June issue of DH&T focuses on how best to handle fear in the dental chair. Here, a look at…
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DBG on board
A specialist healthcare support services provider, has joined an esteemed group of dental companies supporting the Dentistry Awards and the Dental…
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It’s a gift!
A look at how you can now have a presence online as direct access creates some new marketing opportunities While…
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Looking beyond the obvious
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) today launch the theme for their Oral Health Conference and Exhibition…
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3.9 billion ‘untreated dental problems’ worldwide
More than half of the world’s population are burdened by untreated oral health problems. New research has discovered that 3.9…
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Plaque – the never-ending story
The fight against plaque is never-ending; dental plaque is constantly forming in the mouth, twenty-four hours a day, seven days…
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Cheese may prevent cavities
Consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities. That’s according to a new study published in…
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Colgate ODRT DCP Research Awards 2013
Colgate DCP Research Awards, in partnership with the Oral Dental Research Trust (ODRT), support research of clinical relevance, carried out…
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Improving periodontal health in practice
The recent British Dental Conference & Exhibition held in London was the setting for a Colgate Oral Health Network session…
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Hygienist welcomes Michael Douglas ‘oral sex’ comment
Hollywood star Michael Douglas has blamed the human papilloma virus (HPV) for his life-threatening throat cancer The virus has been…
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‘Flossing not a luxury’ says dentist
New statistics reveal almost seven million people in the UK give are likely to give cleaning their teeth the brush-off.…
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Public ignorant of oral health hazards
A shocking number of Brits do not realise the consequences of poor oral health, new research reveals. Dementia topped the…
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Diet drinks as bad for teeth as crack cocaine
Heavy consumption of diet fizzy drinks can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine. That’s according to a…
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