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Less aerosol, more comfort
Ivoclar presents the VivaDent Aerosol Reduction Gel – a genuine innovation for professional tooth cleaning. Everyday prophylaxis work involves a…
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Fighting head and neck cancer with the Make Sense Campaign
This week saw the launch of the Make Sense Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of head and neck…
Dentistry
Two thirds of young people know more about mental health than dental health
Two thirds of millennials and gen Z (65%) know more about their mental health than dental health, according to a…
Dentistry
Calls for action on ‘national embarrassment’ of children’s oral health
‘Urgent action is needed’: a new report has laid out a strategy for the government to improve children’s oral health…
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‘A lonely battle’: NHS dental contract reform will improve preventative care, dentists say
Dental professionals are calling for a new NHS contract and more resources to combat oral health misinformation, research has found.…
Dentistry
How to make dental therapy a success in practice
Cat Edney shares 10 things you need to consider to successfully put dental therapy into practice and get your shared…
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Smoking could be banned in pub gardens and outside restaurants
The government is considering banning smoking in a number of open-air spaces, according to leaked Whitehall documents. This includes pub…
Dentistry
How I hit the ground running as a dental therapy student
Charlie Steward shares his experience so far as a dental therapy student, including the new skills he has learned. My…
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Are you aware of your patients’ caries risk factors?
Colgate discusses the continued prevalence of dental caries, and explores some potential risk factors and their solutions. Dental caries is…
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Record number of UK adults using vapes
The number of UK adults who use vapes has reached its highest levels since 2017, according to new figures. This…
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Why choose SLS-free toothpaste?
TePe introduces its range of SLS-free and vegan toothpastes – find out more about the benefits of SLS-free toothpaste and…
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New toolkit helps dental professionals guide patients through pregnancy
Philips introduces its new Maternal Health Toolkit, designed to help dental professionals support patients during pregnancy. Philips has created a…
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NHS partners with Asda to highlight mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste
The NHS has partnered with Asda to put mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste and mouthwash in a bid to raise…
Dentistry
Half of adults skip toothbrushing weekly, says study
More than half (54%) of the adult population admit to skipping toothbrushing at least once per week according to research…
Dentistry
What can dental therapists do now? – an update
Cat Edney explores how the role of dental therapists have evolved and their impact on modern dentistry. The role of…
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What’s next for the British Fluoridation Society?
Ray Lowry, the secretary and treasurer of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS), explains how the society has evolved and adapted.…
Oral health
Catch up on National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2024
NSK explains how you can access the educational discussions that took place for National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day…
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Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says
People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new…
Dentistry
How can dental professionals promote better nutrition?
With the rise in obesity-related cancer cases, Nina Farmer shares the nutrition advice she gives to her patients. Following on…
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