Month: March 2011
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Hygienists and therapists call for ‘direct access’ to patients
Two oral health organisations joined forces in an effort to ‘promote access to oral care for the UK population’. The…
Dentistry
Dentist says ‘fluoridation’ will help deprived kids
New research released this week indicates children’s dental health in Wales suffers as a result of their deprived background. The…
Dentistry
Oral disease – rapid among HIV sufferers
US researchers investigating what affects oral disease among HIV sufferers have pinpointed changes in mouth bacteria. Although it is known…
Oral health
‘Tooth’ hearing aid gets European thumbs up
A novel hearing aid that transmit sound via the teeth has been approved for use in Europe. The non-surgical and…
Oral health
Bryan Robson battling throat cancer
The former Manchester United and England captain, Bryan Robson, is battling throat cancer. Robson, 54, who is currently Thailand’s national…
Oral health
One foot in the grave
I thought that the days of me being rendered speechless by anything were well behind me. But, whatever you say…
Dentistry
Musical instruments strike toxic note for hygiene
A US study reveals that musical instruments are a breeding ground for disease. Researchers at the Oklahoma State University examined…
Oral health
Dental company gears up for charity bike ride
A team from dental equipment company, A-dec, is peddling for charity in the infamous Coast2Coast bike ride this month. The…
Oral health
Second-hand smoke may be a cavity risk
People who inhale second-hand smoke may be at a higher risk from cavities. That’s according to a study led by…
Oral health
University’s dentist kit gets investors’ backing
A medical emergencies kit designed for dentists by a university team has just received a cash injection from local investors.…
Oral health
Supermarkets support diet and alcohol misuse plan
Health secretary Andrew Lansley unveiled signatories to the first phase of the Responsibility Deal which will tackle poor diet and…
Oral health
Relief for tooth sensitivity
Oral-B’s new all-in-one Pro-Expert toothpaste is set to bring relief to thousands of dentine hypersensitivity suffers, thanks to its inclusion…
Oral health
Pink gums, white teeth and no more dental blues
Gum health through effective plaque control is just one of the many beneficial features of the newly launched Oral-B Pro-Expert…
Oral health
Mum’s diet can lead diabetes for offspring
New research shows a poor diet during pregnancy can have a negative effect on the baby’s long-term health. According…
Oral health
Older women need more dental check ups
Women should increase the number of times they have a dental check up in a year once they’ve undergon the…
Oral health
Snap-On Smile
DKAP offer the impressive portfolio of Den-Mat products online including: Core Paste, Geristore, Tenure and Infinity, to name just a…
Oral health
Dentists applaud new smoking plans
The British Dental Association has joined other members of the Smokefree Action Coalition in applauding this week’s government announcement of…
Oral health
Passionate dental nurses wanted
The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is seeking to recruit new members to its Panel of Examiners in…
Oral health
Dentists invited to join child tooth decay study
Hundreds of dental practices across the UK will be invited to participate in a major trial to assess the benefits…
Oral health