Oral health

The opportunity of a lifetime

In partnership with the Dentistry Show, Bridge2Aid is offering all dental professionals the opportunity to win the experience of a…

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Sugar and calories slashed in soft drinks

Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up…

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How to… prevent white-spot lesions in ortho patients

White-spot lesions (WSLs) are a common complication of orthodontic treatment whenever patients cannot effectively clean around their orthodontic appliances, resulting…

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Can blackberries prevent tooth loss?

Blackberries could play a role in the prevention and treatment of gum disease. That’s according to new research published in…

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Dialogue, not monologue

Practice owner Daniel Smith’s approach to dentistry is founded on co-diagnosis to develop the highest levels of oral hygiene Daniel…

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DH&T awards video

The inaugural Dental Hygiene & Therapy awards took place last month and here we feature a taste of the glittering…

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The bigger picture

Hygienist Rumana Husein reviews Mel Prebble’s ‘Complete Hygienist Experience’ Melonie Prebble, founder and director of Sound Performance Coaching, gave an…

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What a gum year it was for Wrigley!

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme saw a step change in 2012 with an extended programme of activity and a key…

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First shock smoking ads in eight years

Smokers are being told that just 15 cigarettes cause a mutation that can lead to cancerous tumours in a return…

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Premature birth risk cut with hygienist visit

Mums-to-be who see a hygienist can reduce the risk of a premature birth by one third. That’s according to a…

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CPD deadline crunch for DCPs

There are fewer than seven months left until almost 40,000 dental care professionals (DCPs) come to the end of their…

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Coffee cuts oral cancer risk

A new study claims that people who drink more than four cups of caffeinated coffee a day cut down on…

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In the pink! DH&T Awards success

The inaugural Dental Hygiene & Therapy awards took place last Friday (14 December) and were hailed a resounding success. The…

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Diabetes link flags up oral health needs

Maintaining a good daily oral healthcare regime is more important than ever, warn experts. Type 2 diabetes is the latest…

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Oral health and dementia

The significance of maintaining oral health cannot be underestimated… Deborah Lyle says why In addition to more immediate problems such…

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Long-term implant maintenance and tissue management

A report from Europerio 7 June 2012 by Juliette Reeves The Messe Wien Exhibition and Conference Centre opened its doors…

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30 seconds with Julie Rosse

We catch up with the BSDHT’s new president Who has inspired you most in your career? A friend of mine,…

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New global role promotes sugarfree gum

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) has appointed Matthew Kent as the new global manager. Wrigley has hired the senior…

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Posters remind DCPs of CPD hours

A poster campaign, aimed at reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) of their commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), has been…

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