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Childhood tooth extractions tripled in deprived areas, study says
A new study found that children in deprived areas were three times more likely to have severe tooth decay resulting…
Dentistry
Nearly one in four could not access NHS dentistry in last two years
A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS dental…
Dentistry
Why volunteer with Dentaid?
Charlie Steward shares why volunteering with Dentaid was such a valuable experience and why other dental professionals should join the…
Dentistry
Children’s sugar intake nearly halved by sugar tax
The sugar tax nearly halved children’s daily sugar intake from soft drinks within a year of being introduced, according to…
Oral health
Chocolate halves the risk of gum disease, study says
Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum…
Dentistry
Tooth pain searches show 460% rise from 2010
Google search data shows that internet searches for ‘tooth pain’ have increased by 460% in the UK since June 2010.…
Dentistry
Cancers caused by smoking reach highest level
New research shows that smoking-related cancers are at an all time high in the UK, with six people diagnosed every…
Oral health
More than half of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity
Colgate discusses the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and explores potential solutions that can be recommended to patients. A study in…
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Australia bans sale of vapes outside pharmacies
The Australian government has restricted the sale of vapes so they can only be legally bought from pharmacies in a…
Dentistry
Rising cost of NHS dentistry could lead to ‘health crisis’, experts say
Four in 10 (41%) cited cost as a primary barrier to seeking dental care, sparking warnings that NHS services are…
NHS in crisis
Choosing the ideal powder for powder therapy
Dental therapist Cat Edney explains the growing influence of powder therapy and how to choose the right powder for the…
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Exemptions legislation: a new era in oral healthcare?
Miranda Steeples shares insight into the dental hygienist and dental therapist approval of exemptions legislation. In a recent stride towards…
Dentistry
Gum disease linked to stroke in young adults, study finds
Periodontitis has been identified as a risk factor for unexplained stroke in young adults, according to researchers. The recent study…
Dentistry
Get involved in National Smile Month 2024
The 48th annual National Smile Month is taking place between 13 May and 13 June 2024 – find out more…
Oral health
What’s happening to the proposed smoking ban?
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would effectively initiate a smoking ban, has been dropped in the run-up to the…
Dentistry
Study finds 57% of patients suffer from dentine hypersensitivity
Colgate discusses the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and explores potential solutions that can be recommended to patients. A study in…
Oral health
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‘Disturbing’ rise in cancer cases linked to obesity
Cancer rates among under-50s in the UK have risen by 24% since 1995, with experts linking the increase to obesity…
Dentistry
Dental implant care with GBT
Harry Morris explores the indispensable role of pre- and post-implant care and the effectiveness of guided biofilm therapy (GBT) in…
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How far have dental therapists come?
Debbie Hemington looks back at how far dental therapists have evolved since 1960, and the many opportunities open to them…
Dentistry
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