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The newest innovations in interproximal cleaning
Philips, maker of the Sonicare toothbrush, unveiled the Philips Sonicare AirFloss at IDS 2011 this week. Philips gave dental practitioners…
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Responsibility deal not good news for oral health
The ‘Public Health Responsibility Deal’ sends mixed messages on the government’s commitment to improving public health and is unlikely to…
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Royal wedding may not be a day off for dental team
Dental teams are being warned not to hang out the bunting nor to plan that royal wedding street party yet.…
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Lord Howe in hot seat at dental conference
Lord Howe, parliamentary under secretary of state for quality at the Department of Health, will address delegates on the morning…
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Have you got an elite dental practice?
It’s not very British to shout about one’s achievements but The Elite Practice Awards are a little different. We’re not…
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Phantom heads offer comic relief for dentists
Dental students received a surprise when they arrived for their course at Derriford Hospital. Some joker had adorned the phantom…
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Sports drink increasingly damaging teeth
Sports drinks are increasingly damaging the teeth of professional and recreational athletes, one of Australia’s top sports dentists has warned.…
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Dentist says ‘fluoridation’ will help deprived kids
New research released this week indicates children’s dental health in Wales suffers as a result of their deprived background. The…
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Hygienists and therapists call for ‘direct access’ to patients
Two oral health organisations joined forces in an effort to ‘promote access to oral care for the UK population’. The…
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Oral sex linked to throat cancer risk
A new report shows that oral sex may be causing more throat cancer than tobacco. Researchers studying HPV (human papillomavirus) say…
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Funky animation is a dental revelation
A must-see for dental professionals and dental patients alike, this beautifully animated film goes through the various stages of tooth…
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Oral disease – rapid among HIV sufferers
US researchers investigating what affects oral disease among HIV sufferers have pinpointed changes in mouth bacteria. Although it is known…
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‘Tooth’ hearing aid gets European thumbs up
A novel hearing aid that transmit sound via the teeth has been approved for use in Europe. The non-surgical and…
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Bryan Robson battling throat cancer
The former Manchester United and England captain, Bryan Robson, is battling throat cancer. Robson, 54, who is currently Thailand’s national…
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Musical instruments strike toxic note for hygiene
A US study reveals that musical instruments are a breeding ground for disease. Researchers at the Oklahoma State University examined…
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Dental company gears up for charity bike ride
A team from dental equipment company, A-dec, is peddling for charity in the infamous Coast2Coast bike ride this month. The…
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Second-hand smoke may be a cavity risk
People who inhale second-hand smoke may be at a higher risk from cavities. That’s according to a study led by…
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University’s dentist kit gets investors’ backing
A medical emergencies kit designed for dentists by a university team has just received a cash injection from local investors.…
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Supermarkets support diet and alcohol misuse plan
Health secretary Andrew Lansley unveiled signatories to the first phase of the Responsibility Deal which will tackle poor diet and…
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