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Fibremaxxing: what are the oral health benefits of fibre?
Google searches for fibre have increased by one third in the past three months according to analysis, but how can…
Dentistry
Nigel Carter to retire as Oral Health Foundation chief executive
The Oral Health Foundation has announced that Nigel Carter OBE will step away from his role as chief executive of…
Dentistry
The evidence on essential oil mouth rinses in daily oral hygiene
Listerine explores the latest evidence on mouth rinses containing essential oils as an adjunct in everyday oral care routines. Effective…
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The clinical benefits of daily use of mouthwash
Listerine explains the often overlooked benefits that daily mouthwash can provide and the evidence behind them. Effective plaque control remains…
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Over one quarter of Welsh children have experienced tooth decay
Just over 27% of children in Wales were found to have experienced tooth decay in a new survey, which had…
Dentistry
Fluoridation – the way forward
The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) recently held a live webinar to share the learnings from the recent successful expansion of…
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Volunteering beyond the clinic: dental care in Luxor
Chinwe Akuonu shares her experience of volunteering to deliver dental care to underserved communities in Luxor, Egypt. Earlier this month,…
Dentistry
Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease
Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal…
Dentistry
How to help patients maintain oral health during Ramadan
Sakina Syed discusses the potential oral health impacts of fasting during Ramadan and how dental professionals can help their patients…
Dentistry
Cost of NHS tooth extractions up by five million pounds
Decay-related tooth extractions cost the NHS £51.2 million in the 2024/5 financial year, up from £45.8 million the previous year, according…
Dentistry
Not all fluoride varnishes are the same
Colgate explains what sets Duraphat Fluoride Varnish apart from other varnishes for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are…
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How is dental therapy utilised differently around the world?
Cat Edney considers examples from Africa, Oceania and Canada to determine how global approaches to dental therapy differ from the…
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Little Smiles Open Days: learning to love the dentist!
Treeline Dental has launched Little Smiles Open Days focusing on children’s oral health and reducing preventable decay. The shocking truth,…
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A collaborative approach to oral health in children
Oral-B explores how dental professionals can drive transformation to help achieve healthier smiles for children. For many years, UK statistics…
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Wearable biosensor developed to detect gum disease
A new tissue-adhesive biosensor has been developed to detect gum disease, which researchers say will ‘shift care from reactive to…
AI & technology
National Cancer Plan slammed for lack of dental focus
A National Cancer Plan released by the government aims for three in four people diagnosed with cancer to survive for…
Dentistry
Hormones and oral health: the impact of menopause and beyond
TePe explores the impact of hormones on oral health – both in women during menopause or in andropause and other…
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Poor oral microbiome may worsen schizophrenia symptoms
Lower diversity in the oral microbiome was associated with worse cognitive function in schizophrenia sufferers in a new study. Researchers…
Dentistry
The mouth-body connection is crucial, oral health experts say
Maria Papavergos shares what she learned through conversations with six key figures in oral health, from the mouth-body connection to…
Dentistry
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