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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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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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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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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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Ahead of tomorrow’s (4 February) World Cancer Day 2017, the Oral Health Foundation has reiterated its call for the urgent introduction of a gender-neutral HPV vaccination in the UK in order to stop a rapid increase in mouth cancer cases. In the UK, mouth cancer rates have risen by almost 300% percent within the last three…
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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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Tooth loss can be used as a major predictor to somebody’s life expectancy, according to a new study. The research, published in Periodontology 2000, found that the number of teeth we lose could be a key indicator to our quality of life and that those who have a full set of teeth when they are 74…
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Do you read Oral Health magazine? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking to improve the magazine, but we need your help to do it. Now we’ve gotten a year under our belts, we want to get to know you, our readers, a bit more. And you could win a five-year subscription to CPD…
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Have you received your copy of the special 10-year anniversary issue of Implant Dentistry Today yet? The special 10-year anniversary issue is the culmination of a decade of inspiration, hard work, and achievement. Ten years is a long time by anyone’s standards, but in publishing it can be an eternity – and hitting the grand old…
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A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) in support of parents of children with autism. The guide covers all aspects of children’s dental health from introducing the child to toothbrushing at home to preparing for dental appointments. There is evidence to suggest that some parents of children with…
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The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is looking to develop a new masters course for dental hygienists and therapists. Based in London, the UCL Eastman Dental Institute is a world-leading, academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research. The institute offers an extensive range of high-quality, postgraduate study opportunities including masters degrees, specialty training, certificates, diplomas,…
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Have you received your copy of the January/February issue of Oral Health yet? Traditionally a time for resolutions and new starts, the beginning of any new year is normally all about looking back to look forwards. And although we are delighted to be celebrating our first birthday,Oral Health has never really been one for following the crowd,…
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The career day returns to the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne this March. With renowned employers introducing themselves, the day promises exciting insights into an industry with a promising future. More than 2,400 companies from about 60 countries are expected to attend the show from 21 to 25 March 2017. Taking place two years,…
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A group of dental students have been working with year-10 college students to raise awareness of good oral health – and to consider a career in dentistry. The Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry students partook in an assembly at Stoke Damerel Community College last November. This was followed in January by a visit to…
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As part of the programme designed specifically for dental hygienists and therapists, the biennial ADI Team Congress will discuss the topic of clinical research and studies and how to understand scientific papers. Dental hygienists and therapists must use the latest clinical research and studies to help guide in their decision-making, as well as using their…
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Sarah Murray, dental hygienist and dental therapist and long-time member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), has been awarded an MBE for services to oral health in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list. Sarah was nominated for the honour by her fellow BSDHT members for the dedication she has shown throughout her career…
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A study has revealed that ultrasonic scaling of titanium implants releases particles that not only vary by surface type but also aggravate peri-implantitis. For the study, researchers investigated whether ultrasonic scaling of dental implants done to manage peri-implantitis releases titanium particles that may induce inflammation and osteolysis. They also explored whether the response of the…
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A vaccine to prevent and treat gum disease has been developed by Australian scientists. Scientists at Melbourne University’s Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre have identified proteins on the surface of Porphyromonas gingivitis that can be used as a vaccine against periodontitis. The study found that P. gingivalis infected mice were protected from alveolar bone resorption after…
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Set to return this March, the biennial ADI Team Congress, entitled Dental implantology: a global perspective – inspiration from around the world, promises to share best practice from across the globe. Celebrating the Association of Dental Implantology’s 30th anniversary, the ADI Team Congress 2017 will offer a packed programme with world-renowned speakers discussing subjects to suit the…
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