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Worldwide cancer cases in under 50s ‘up almost 80% in three decades’
The number of under 50s being diagnosed with cancer worldwide has risen by nearly 80% in three decades. This is…
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Free mental health webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September. Marking…
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Researchers to explore long-term impact of wearing dentures
Researchers are kicking off a study to explore the long-term physical impact of wearing dentures. The 18-month study will be…
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HPV and dentistry: what are the signs and how can you help?
As a common virus which could cause cancer, Neena Nayyar discusses how to spot HPV and why the role of…
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Ibuprofen ‘can effectively manage dental pain in children’
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – such as ibuprofen – can be used to manage dental pain when immediate care is…
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NHS to launch programme to transform diabetes care
Tens of thousands of people living with early onset type 2 diabetes in England will receive more intensive and targeted…
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Teeth capable of preserving antibodies for centuries, study finds
A new study has found that teeth could preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to better understand the…
Dentistry
Beware of language barriers, dental tourists warned
People are being warned of the dangers that language barriers could hold when traveling abroad for dental treatment. This is…
Dentistry
Sweetened drinks may increase risk of liver cancer and fatal liver disease
Sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to liver problems, increasing the risk of liver cancer and fatal liver disease. This is according…
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‘Living fillings’ could restore enamel, study finds
A team of scientists have created enamel-growing organoids which could help to restore and regrow damaged teeth. Led by scientists…
Dentistry
Mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk
Scientists have identified a link between high white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early…
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Three in four orthodontists report increase in adults seeking treatment
More than three quarters (76%) of orthodontists report an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three…
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Sweet talk: addressing sweeteners and oral health
James Goolnik reveals everything dental professionals need to know about sweeteners and what to advise to patients. Human brains have…
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Switching smokers to vapes ‘could save NHS half a billion a year’
Swapping cigarettes for vapes could save the NHS ‘more than half a billion a year’, according to a new study. …
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One in five report using e-cigarettes at least monthly
About one in five respondents use e-cigarettes at least monthly and one in ten use them every day. According to…
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Can eating pecans help to curb obesity?
Regular consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and other health issues like diabetes, according to a new study. The new…
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Half of employees call in sick or leave work early due to dental pain
Almost half of employees have called in sick or left work early due to dental pain, according to new research.…
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Hundreds of school children receive free oral health care
The Dental Wellness Trust recently visited more than 450 primary school children to provide free oral health screenings. This was…
Dentistry
One third of under 35s had cosmetic dental treatment in the last 12 months
One third of young people have had a cosmetic dental procedure or treatment in the past year, new research shows.…
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