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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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QPR defender joins brushathon
NHS North West London Dental Public Health Team, in partnership with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Colgate and…
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The next generation
The award-winning Gherkin building, designed by world renowned Norman Foster in the City of London, was a fitting venue for…
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Hygienist wins ADI position
Dental hygienist Juliette Reeves won the DCP member election at the Association of Dental Implantology UK (ADI) Consensus Meeting this…
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Waterpik supports scientific study
Waterpik International, Inc, provider of the Waterpik Water Flosser, is delighted with the success of this year’s poster competition and…
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Do YOU have a morning huddle?
James Goolnik’s opening presentation at the BSDHT Conference made us all take time to take note Sometimes it’s the simple…
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Student hygienist is website’s 1,000th member
Louise Clark a student dental hygienist at the Eastman has become the 1,000th member of the popular forum Hygienist.co.uk. Louise…
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Mouth cancer action reception
The House of Commons played host to the launch of a month-long event to help raise the awareness of mouth…
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The numbers game
Time to count up the reasons for making indices a hot topic in practice An index is a numerical value…
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Raising the game for men’s oral health
Health education needs to be adapted to the recipients and should offer positive options and support rather than warnings and…
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