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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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Relief for tooth sensitivity
Oral-B’s new all-in-one Pro-Expert toothpaste is set to bring relief to thousands of dentine hypersensitivity suffers, thanks to its inclusion…
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Pink gums, white teeth and no more dental blues
Gum health through effective plaque control is just one of the many beneficial features of the newly launched Oral-B Pro-Expert…
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Mum’s diet can lead diabetes for offspring
New research shows a poor diet during pregnancy can have a negative effect on the baby’s long-term health. According…
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Older women need more dental check ups
Women should increase the number of times they have a dental check up in a year once they’ve undergon the…
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Snap-On Smile
DKAP offer the impressive portfolio of Den-Mat products online including: Core Paste, Geristore, Tenure and Infinity, to name just a…
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Dentists applaud new smoking plans
The British Dental Association has joined other members of the Smokefree Action Coalition in applauding this week’s government announcement of…
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Passionate dental nurses wanted
The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is seeking to recruit new members to its Panel of Examiners in…
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Dentists invited to join child tooth decay study
Hundreds of dental practices across the UK will be invited to participate in a major trial to assess the benefits…
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Scientists discover why we crave chocolate
Scientists have discovered that taste cells have several addition sugar detectors on top of the previously known sweet receptor. This…
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Dentists in unique position to help smokers quit
Dental experts believes No Smoking Day tomorrow (9 March) provides an ideal opportunity for the dental team to talk to…
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Get the smile factor like Cheryl Cole!
The Smile Factor is the theme for this year’s National Smile Month (15 May-15 June). The aim of the campaign…
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