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Oral care brand Pärla calls for crowdfunding investment
Dental professionals will have an exclusive opportunity to invest in sustainable oral care brand Pärla as it launches its first…
Business
Leading the charge against mouth cancer
The Oral Health Foundation issues a call for action on mouth cancer to the dental profession for Mouth Cancer Action…
Dentistry
Preventing caries and periodontal disease with TePe IDBs
We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices. Effective plaque control…
Dentistry
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Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals
As of yesterday (5 November), the government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Parliament, which includes banning smoking…
Dentistry
Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest…
Dentistry
Dentists warn against sweets for Halloween
Trick or treat?: Children should be given stickers or playdough instead of sweets for Halloween, according to leading dentists. This…
Dentistry
Half of three-year-olds have never seen a dentist, survey says
Only 45% of parents said they had taken or planned to take their child to the dentist before the age…
Dentistry
Pub garden smoking ban dropped following backlash
The government is reportedly moving away from plans to ban smoking in some open air spaces amid hospitality opposition. In…
Dentistry
Dental crisis: the knock-on effects for mouth cancer
The ongoing dental crisis in the UK has led to fears that while many patients now simply cannot get an…
Dentistry
Government considering raising tax on vapes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in the upcoming autumn budget. The vaping products levy…
Dentistry
Text message reminders improve oral health in teenagers, study finds
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, according to a new study. Researchers from the…
Dentistry
Sober October: exploring alcohol and oral health
Manrina Rhode discusses the impact of alcohol on oral health, and why October is a valuable time to evaluate our…
Aesthetic dentistry
Nearly one in 10 secondary school pupils vape, survey shows
New data from NHS England has revealed that almost one in 10 (9%) secondary school children vape regularly. In addition,…
Dentistry
Diet Coke is eroding your enamel – here’s how
Sona Khan discusses how Diet Coke impacts dental enamel and why dental professionals should be concerned about the popular soft…
Dentistry
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
Unemployed people with obesity could receive weight-loss jabs as part of a new trial, the health secretary has announced. The…
Health & research
Helping you stay ahead of the ‘caries curve’
Guided enamel regeneration is made possible with Curodont Repair by vVARDIS Switzerland, a breakthrough caries treatment. Caries is the most…
Oral health
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Are dental therapists going to save the NHS?
Cat Edney examines how the role of dental therapists has evolved in recent years and explores whether they might be…
Columnists
Benefits of water fluoridation in decline, review finds
New research suggests that water fluoridation is a cost-effective measure but only leads to a slightly lower prevalence of caries…
Dentistry
Less aerosol, more comfort
Ivoclar presents the VivaDent Aerosol Reduction Gel – a genuine innovation for professional tooth cleaning. Everyday prophylaxis work involves a…
Oral health
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