Oral health

Have your say on the future of dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) is getting ready to listen to dental professionals working in and around Cardiff. A free…

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Dental researchers win top awards

Two dental researchers at the Dundee University’s College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing have won prestigious awards at a major…

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Desk grazing a risk to oral health

A growing trend for eating on the go is impacting on our oral health. The new breed of grazers is…

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5-a-day fruit and veg scheme rolled out nationwide

The Change4Life scheme designed to help people eat their 5-a-day in deprived areas has been rolled out nationally following the…

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Milk teeth wanted for ‘stem cell’ sculpture

Kids across Britain are being asked to donate their milk teeth to a major art project. ‘Palaces’ is a sculpture…

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MP wants to protect kids from alcohol adverts

An MP is urging the government to adopt a new approach to protect UK children from alcohol advertising. Sarah Wollaston…

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Dental health woes made worse by recession

The improvement in the oral health of adults in the England, Northern Ireland and Wales highlighted by the 2009 Adult…

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Patients all thumbs cleaning teeth, say dentists

A new survey of dentists reveals that many patients are hampered by the awkwardness of flossing – with many failing…

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Update on prevention of periodontal diseases

The recent Dentistry Show held in Birmingham featured a number of symposia presenting the latest thoughts in patient management and…

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Paediatric workshop for dental therapists

A dental therapists restorative study day takes place on Friday 1 April 2011. It includes: • Paediatric Treatment Planning Lecture:…

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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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