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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…
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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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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…
Dentistry
‘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…
Business
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…
Dentistry
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…
Dentistry
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…
Oral health
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