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Observation without assumption: the evidence on falling oestrogen and the mouth
Agata Ciukiewicz examines the evidence linking menopause to dry mouth, burning mouth and periodontal changes, explaining why dental teams must…
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Menopause is in the chair, are we trained to see it?
Sarika Shah explains why menopause training should be core clinical knowledge in dentistry, helping teams recognise oral symptoms, start conversations…
Dentistry
People with long COVID have a ‘drastically’ different oral microbiome
People with long COVID had marked differences in their oral and airway microbiome, a new study has shown, with the…
Dentistry
Perimenopause and menopause: signs to look out for in dental patients
Rafina O’Brien shares the signs of perimenopause and menopause that should prompt dental professionals to ask more questions. Perimenopause and menopause…
Dentistry
Could stem cells replace damaged salivary glands?
Human stem cells have been used to grow miniature gland structures that were successfully deployed for salivary gland regeneration in…
Dentistry
Andrew Hay appointed as Oral Health Foundation chief executive
From January 2027, Andrew Hay will take over as chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation – find out more…
Dentistry
Independent prescribing for dental hygienists and therapists to be explored following DHSC meeting
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has opened discussions on prescribing rights for dental hygienists and therapists with…
Dentistry
From tea-maker to dental therapist: why I built the diploma I wish had existed
After starting her career in dentistry making tea at 15, Poppy Dunton has gone on to create a Level 7…
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Mouthwash myths: what does the evidence say?
Ahead of Dentistry Show London, we explore three familiar mouthwash myths Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe will put under the…
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£3m investment moves enamel regeneration technology closer to market
After a reported £3 million investment round, a new keratin-based enamel regeneration technology developed by King’s College London (KCL) researchers…
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See it, treat it, sorted: AI detection and timely treatment of caries
Join Mark Joseph and Sam Hogg on 21 September at 7pm as they discuss AI detection and timely treatment of…
Dentistry
Did toothache help create one of humanity’s oldest drug habits?
Forget coffee and energy drinks. New research suggests prehistoric humans had their own stimulant of choice, and it left some…
Dentistry
Examining excellence: building confidence in clinical examination and assessment
A structured clinical examination is central to safe diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral. Lauren Long explores the process for…
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Are these 10 TikTok dental hacks harming your patients?
The viral dental hacks dominating TikTok may look harmless, but dentist Andrey Ilyabayev warns that they could lead to permanent…
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Dental therapists (not) prescribing: competence vs hierarchy
Alicja Zajac examines whether regulations surrounding dental therapist prescribing rights are proportionate, evidence-based and consistent with the principles of equality.…
Dentistry
Exploring the mouth-mind connection in patient behaviour
Bupa Dental Care’s ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference explored the mouth-mind connection which means that confidence, wellbeing and everyday experiences…
Dentistry
Changing the narrative on menopause and dental health
Claire Berry and Ben Tighe explore ways to build a dental system that considers menopause to support women at every…
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New drill-free tooth decay treatment puts patients at ease
Bupa Dental Care introduces Curodont Repair, an innovative drill-free approach to treating early tooth decay, for patients of all ages,…
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Rethinking fluoride therapy for better patient compliance
Dr Chinwe Akuonu explores fluoride misinformation, personalised preventive care and how a patient-friendly approach can improve the compliance with and…
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