Oral health

Oral health affects ability to conceive

Women who want the best chance of having a baby should make sure they floss their teeth regularly, say doctors.…

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Happy birthday NHS, says Ozzy

Metal Rock star and famous family man Ozzy Osbourne today led tributes in celebration of the 63rd birthday of the…

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Dentist slams overuse of ‘porcelain pornography’

Some dental patients are having unnecessary, expensive and aggressive restorative treatment for minor cosmetic problems because porcelain crowns and veneers…

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DCPs pass halfway stage in first CPD cycle

The General Dental Council is reminding dental care professionals (DCPs) of the importance of keeping track of their continuing professional…

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NHS dental contracts focus of university study

The University of Liverpool is leading a three-year study into National Health Service (NHS) dental contracting. The study will seek…

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TV food ads impact on kids’ unhealthy diet

A new study has found that children who watch adverts for unhealthy food on television are more likely to want…

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44 per cent of phone calls fail to reach practice team

New research reveals the alarming truth about the numbers of practices who greet patients with an answering machine, an engaged…

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New DCP category for Dentistry Awards

Dentistry Awards are proud to announce a new category: Best DCP!�If you have a key dental care professional that deserves…

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Dream dental double bill at a city near you

After a sell-out Profitable Perio meetings series in Belfast and Glasgow earlier this year, Philips is staging a series of…

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Text messages help smokers quit

Motivational text messages sent to smokers’ mobile phones can double their chances of giving up tobacco, reported The Guardian. The…

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Henry Schein celebrates 20th anniversary in UK

Henry Schein, the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, commemorated the company’s 20th anniversary in…

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Poor oral care can impact on your sex life

A recent study has revealed erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease. The research, carried out on 70 male…

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Baby toothbrush innovator wins entrepreneur award

A mum who founded a company that manufactures innovative toothbrushes for babies has scooped Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. Child…

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Artificial nose smells out oral cancer

An artificial nose could hold the key in detecting head-and-neck cancer (HNC), according to Israeli scientists. The results have shown…

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Virtual reality ‘dental chair’ system wins awards

The King’s College London Dental Institute is celebrating after an impressive triple win at the prestigious Medical Futures Innovation Awards.…

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Dentistry focus: An employee-owned future?

The John Lewis Partnership is a well-known and respected retailer loved by its customers and staff. It is a company…

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Southampton to get fluoride in its taps soon

Southampton is to get its water supply fluoridated – despite local protests. A High Court judge rejected a final appeal…

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Dentsply buys Astra Tech for $1.8 billion

Dentsply International has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire dental implants experts, Astra Tech, from AstraZeneca for…

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Oral health care plummets during hospital stays

New research suggests that oral health deteriorates during hospitalisation and is associated with an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections and…

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