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‘Made In Chelsea’ star talks oral health
Following the latest research from Extra, which revealed that consumers in their teens and early twenties are the demographic most…
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Nutrition masterclass for hygienists/therapists
Back by popular demand, Juliette Reeves of Perio-Nutrition is presenting a full-day masterclass for dental hygienists on Saturday 2 November…
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Implant maintenance course for hygienists/therapists
Juliette Reeves, of Perio-Nutrition, is presenting a full day hands on mastercass for dental hygienists and therapists on Saturday 7…
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Perfectly simple
As the UK’s largest oral health campaign is finally underway, organisers the British Dental Health Foundation say it’s not too…
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Improving dental hygiene with copper
Splashes resulting from the use of high-speed rotating instruments used for dental treatments have been identified as a potential source…
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We need motivated hygienists!
A whitening company is looking for keen hygienists to share its passion for its whitening product. PrevDent has developed a…
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Barriers to direct access come down
Patients can now book directly with a dental hygienist or dental therapist who offers a direct access service. At a…
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Cutting edge – new regulations for ‘sharps’
On 11 May, new regulations regarding the use of ‘safer sharps’ need enforcing. Shaun Howe asks if you and your…
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Fizzy drinks need health warning
Drinking one extra sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 22%,…
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Gossip, girls?
Trying to second guess what direct access means? Head of standards at the GDC, Janet Collins, gives us the lowdown…
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Morning cigarette ‘doubles mouth cancer risk’
People who reach for a morning cigarette are doubling their risk of developing lung and mouth cancer. That’s according to…
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Research shows 10-15% will need perio care
New research warns that 10-15% of adults will develop periodontitis. The research – published recently in the National Library of…
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GDC offers help to teams ‘with concerns’
The General Dental Council is reminding registrants that there is guidance and support available if they have concerns about another…
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Peer support for hygienists and therapists
A new website portal for the Philips’ Transitional Support Programme (TSP) has been devised to help newly qualified dental hygienists…
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Get back your mojo
Hygienist Sally Goss offers highlights and solutions to those ‘bad hair’ days when we have our work cut out A…
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Sweet treats turn oral health sour
Parents are putting the oral health of infants and young children in harm’s way by giving them ill-advised foods and…
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Supporting diabetic patients with their oral health
Deborah Lyle considers the patients for whom the recommended oral health care regime of twice daily brushing for two minutes…
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Do you have what it takes to be a Buddy?
The British Dental Health Foundation is looking for buddies to aid its quest to improve oral health in children. The…
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School support ‘vital’ to success of Children’s Dental Health Survey
A 10-year survey of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take place in autumn 2013. Dental experts…
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