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Bioengineered chewing gum could help fight head and neck cancer
The newly-developed chewing gum has been bioengineered to reduce levels of harmful pathogens linked to head and neck cancer. Researchers…
Dentistry
Dementia and oral health: essential knowledge for the dental team
As an aging population brings dementia to the forefront of the public health agenda, Sakina Syed explains everything dental professionals…
Dentistry
Why is childhood deprivation linked to lower dental attendance?
People who experienced socioeconomic deprivation as children have been found to be 12-16% less likely to go to the dentist…
Dentistry
Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day!
Today we celebrate National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, recognising the invaluable contribution dental hygienists and dental therapists make to…
Oral health
A history of the BSDHT
Patricia Macpherson breaks down the history of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) and how it has…
Oral health
Switch to Colgate Sensitive with Pro-Argin technology
Colgate Sensitive with Pro-Argin technology is clinically proven to provide instant,* and long-lasting pain relief.† Dentine hypersensitivity (DHS) is a…
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Using social media to positively influence oral health
When Anna Peterson first started posting on social media, she didn’t want to be in front of the camera at all. Here, she shares the important…
Dentistry
Getting comfortable with direct access
Gemma Cowen explains how dental therapists can expand their skills and capabilities to embrace their full scope of practice through…
Dentistry
Toothbrushing could lower risk of pneumonia by 60%
Improving oral care habits has been found to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing hospital-acquired pneumonia by a new study.…
Dentistry
Multidisciplinary care: dental therapy in a hospital setting
Dental therapist Rhianna Clarke shares how her varied roles in hospital, practice and teaching allow her to play a vital…
Dentistry
Campaign launched for a new community-based approach to dental training
Training dentists in the communities that need them most could improve retention in underserved areas. That is the principle behind…
Dentistry
Dental therapists: are you a Ferrari in a school zone?
Sweta Surana Bhandari explains how dentistry can shift gears for National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, allowing highly trained…
Dentistry
Next-level minimal intervention dentistry: regenerative technology for caries
Join Nikhil Sethi on 22 April at 7pm as he discusses regenerative technology for caries and its use in next-level…
Oral health
Unlocking access to preventive oral care in Ireland
Donna Paton explores the role of dental hygienists in improving oral health across Ireland and how this is changing. Historically,…
Dentistry
The emotional burden of the hygiene appointment
Simone Ruzario explores why supporting dental hygienists’ and dental therapists’ wellbeing through the emotional toll of appointments is essential for…
Dentistry
Can enamel regenerate instead of being drilled?
How peptides are enabling enamel remineralisation – vVARDIS explains the science behind CURODONT REPAIR. For decades, dentistry has largely followed…
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Communication as care: the role of the modern dental therapist
Communication is often spoken about as an adjunct to clinical care – Cat Edney explains why it should be at…
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Air polishing: invest in clinical excellence and patient health
Kathryn Mayo shares insights from herself and her patient on the benefits of air polishing, particularly for those suffering with…
Dentistry
Prevention, policy and the power of teams
Dentistry shares insights on topics such as dentistry beyond the classroom, integrating skill mix and promoting prevention from the recent North of England Dentistry…
Oral health
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