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Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…
Dentistry
Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2023…
Dentistry
Oral health linked to brain health, study finds
A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
Dentistry
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak…
Dentistry
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you…
Dentistry
Obesity twice as high for children living in most deprived areas
New data shows that obesity prevalence is twice as high for children living in the most deprived areas compared to…
Dentistry
WTF: What is the future? …And where do I start?
Join Benjamin Tighe on Thursday 9 November at 7pm as he discusses: what is the future and where do I…
Dentistry
Awards open for kids’ dental campaign entries
The 2024 Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year Award has opened for entries, NASDAL has announced. The…
Dentistry
WTF? What is the future? – A brave new world driving behaviour change in oral healthcare teams
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 8 November at 7pm as he discusses a brave new world driving behaviour change in…
Dentistry
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment.…
Dentistry
The importance of addressing alcohol intake with patients
This Sober October, Amy Mesilio Peralta discusses the impact of alcohol on oral and mental health, and the importance of…
Dentistry
Diabetes drug could prevent gum disease, study finds
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has…
Dentistry
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow webinar series
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2023 is going digital! Learn more about the three lectures in the webinar series and sign…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
Tesco to cover VAT on its kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes
Tesco has cut the price of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes by 20% in a move to help fight tooth decay.…
Dentistry
Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks
The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…
Dentistry