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New research suggests that combating halitosis can dramatically increase happiness. A new study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked at the impact of bad breath in relation to people’s quality of life and found that, on average, people who suffered from bad breath were found to be twice as unhappy as those who didn’t. By…
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) says high sugar milk-based drinks should not be exempt from the government’s planned sugar tax. Responding to a treasury consultation on the tax’s implementation, the FGDP(UK) argues that despite the nutritional benefits of milk, the large amount of added sugar in flavoured milk drinks means they are…
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Renowned dental hygienist Karen Walker is urging dental professionals to stand up and be counted, following the success of a series of courses run in conjunction with Dentsply Sirona. The courses – running under the banner ‘Empower the hygienist’ – are designed to help hygienists make the most of their skill sets as part of…
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England looks set to reach five million type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 2020 – five years sooner than previously thought – prompting dental hygienists to call on health ministers to ‘take dentistry seriously’. According to new analysis of the first six months of 2016, the number of prescriptions of type 2 diabetes medications was already…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is giving its members the opportunity to get a fresh perspective on the wider impact of their profession during its Oral Health Conference in Belfast over 18 and 19 November. The theme of this year’s BSDHT conference is ‘perspectives’; with a programme centred around looking beyond…
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The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has announced the winners of five scientific prizes, along with the names of the five candidates who successfully completed its certification programme. The winners were presented with their awards and certificates by EAO president Björn Klinge (now past president, succeeded by Alberto Sicilia) at a ceremony held on…
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Mouth Cancer Action Month returns this November with the aim to reduce the amount of lives claimed by the disease and make a difference by promoting the importance of early detection and prevention. The Oral Health Foundation, organiser of Mouth Cancer Action Month, is asking dental professionals to pledge their support and help save lives by raising vital awareness…
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A new study has found that toothbrushing alone may be as effective as toothbrushing with toothpaste in terms of plaque removal. However, while the finding is not unexpected, as the mechanical action of toothbrushing has been known to be an effective means of removing dental plaque and food debris for centuries, plaque removal alone is…
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A practice manager has taken a fresh look at dental health and launched Teeth Team in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of children having access to regular dental care. Aware of the direct correlation between poor general health and poor oral health, Ingrid Perry, a practice manager at Mydentist in Bridlington, visited a…
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A new study has found that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times. The research, published in the Journal of Dental Research, found that people with untreated tooth infections are 2.7 times more likely to have cardiovascular problems, such as coronary artery disease, than patients who have had…
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A dental practice in Exeter has been bringing the community together to raise money for AgeUK. Life Dental and Wellbeing’s inaugural ‘enormous sunflower growing’ competition raised £884.01 for AgeUK Exeter’s budding friends allotment project, in which more than 850 sunflowers were watered, nurtured and encouraged by local families, businesses, schools and uniformed organisations. Jacqui Cornish,…
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Food and drink manufacturer Nestlé has taken steps to withdraw its ‘The Smile Factory’ advertising campaign following an appeal from the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT). Earlier this summer, the BSDHT announced deep concerns about Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advertising campaign, labelling it hugely misleading and irresponsible for its portrayal of sugary sweets being linked…
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Paediatric dentists across the UK returned to their clinics last week with new perspectives on the treatment of immature traumatised teeth and the care of children with the condition amelogenesis imperfecta following the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s sell-out conference. Delegates heard about the work undertaken in both fields at the conference, which took place…
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When it comes to dental implants, it’s important to involve the entire dental team. While dental hygienists and therapists might not place the implants, they are instrumental in encouraging long-term success of treatment. By understanding the procedure, products and materials involved, they can help implant patients both pre- and post-treatment – optimising oral health before…
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The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) believes that recent media coverage on the efficacy or otherwise of flossing has been highly misleading to the public and to patients. According to the EFP, the coverage has largely focused on sensationalism or, at best, a ‘good story’ and, in so doing, various so-called ‘experts’ (with varying degrees of…
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Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for NHS England, announced plans for the Smile4life programme at the recent Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016. To be launched next September, Smile4life is the concept of a national framework for oral health initiatives. With an initial focus on early years, the plan is to get a commitment from…
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The FGDP(UK) is hoping to capture a current snapshot of the dental profession this October, as it undertakes an ambitious initiative called the ‘Mass Observation’ project. Subtitled ‘Your profession, your experiences, your opinions’, the project is inviting everyone in dentistry – from receptionists to practice owners – to submit their experiences about one particular day working in…
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Running from 19 September until 30 November, Mouthy: into the orifice will be exploring the oral cavity with pop-up events and installations from Science Gallery London. From hacked prosthetics to the science of snogging, Mouthy: into the orifice invites audiences to explore the hidden world inside the mouth and asks them consider their relationship with this amazing portal of…
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The Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2017 are now open for entries! Created to recognise excellence in the delivery of aesthetic dentistry in the UK, winners and finalists of the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards represent clinicians, technicians and practices that ultimately provide a higher calibre of treatment and patient experience. The great news is that entering the awards has…
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