Mrs Siobhan Hiscott

Mrs Siobhan Hiscott

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New offerings from Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme

Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) is offering new patient materials and CPD modules to dental professionals on its website. WOHP has developed new patient literature, including a leaflet for adult patients, explaining the impact eating and drinking on the go and eating acidic foods has on teeth. A leaflet is also available to assist in conversations…

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Mouth cancer campaign boosted by donation

The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company.  Tepe UK raised £1,200 for the charity by taking part in the Moveit4smiles pedometer challenge and by making a donation instead of giving Christmas cards to colleagues and customers. The cheque was presented to the Oral Health Foundation during…

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International congress to bring aesthetic dentistry masters to Monaco

Imagina Dental promises to present a plethora of methods, innovations and technologies to help dental practitioners improve their daily practice and accelerate the transition to modern dentistry. Taking place over 13-15 April in Monaco, Imagina Dental, in collaboration with Style Italiano, will present an exceptional three-day programme dedicated to innovations in aesthetic dentistry. The sixth…

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Electronic cigarettes just as damaging to oral health as conventional cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a study has suggested. The University of Rochester Medical Center research provides the first scientific study to address e-cigarettes and their detrimental effect on oral health on cellular and molecular levels. Electronic cigarettes are often perceived as a healthier alternative to conventional…

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Special invitation for dental care professionals working with children

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is inviting dental nurses, hygienists and therapists working with children to submit abstracts for its annual national conference. To achieve recognition for their work, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists who work with children should submit an abstract for a poster prize (value £250) by 31 March. The poster,…

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Gaining an insight into the nature of dental caries

To provide an insight into the nature of dental caries, Dr Geoff Knight, a general dentist from Melbourne, Australia with a special interest in aesthetic dentistry, will be presenting an evening lecture called The pharmalogical management of caries next month. Taking place in London on the evening of Monday 13 March, the event aims to expand the concept…

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Urgent review of sugar levels in breakfast cereals called for

Following a report highlighting the high levels of sugars in some breakfast cereals, the Oral Health Foundation has called for an urgent review to help address the impact that added sugars have on tooth decay. The Action on Sugar report shows that some breakfast cereals in the UK have dangerously high levels of sugar, particularly some breakfast cereals marketed…

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Study identifies that obesity can affect the oral tissues

A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral tissues. It is now recognised that obesity represents a state of chronic subclinical inflammation mediated through the presence of excess adipose tissue. In this investigation, the consequences of obesity for orthodontic tooth movement have been…

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Have your say on the Sharps Regulations 2013

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to know your thoughts on the Sharps Regulations 2013. To evaluate their effectiveness, the HSE is currently undertaking a post-implementation review (PIR) of the Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013, often referred to as Sharps Regulations. The HSE is seeking views and experiences of healthcare workers,…

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Dental students look at children’s oral health in inner cities

Dental students from Plymouth University have worked with an inner-city children’s nursery run by Barnardo’s, in order to look at the issues affecting children’s oral health in urban areas. The students worked with children, parents and staff at Nomony Children’s Centre (Barnardo’s) in Plymouth. They ran a fun and engaging interactive show for the children…


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