Oral health

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…

Oral health

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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…

Implant dentistry

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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

Top tips for reskilling as a dental therapist

With dental therapists seeing more demand than ever, Lauren Long shares her seven top tips for embracing your skills and…

Oral health

The composite maintenance masterclass for dental therapists: grow your skills and diary

Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 28 May at 7pm as she delivers a composite maintenance masterclass for dental therapists. Explore…

Business

Ben Atkins: reducing the risks of irregular access

Ben Atkins shares his advice for helping patients to establish good oral health routines to reduce pressure on NHS dental…

Oral health

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Hygiene and therapy-led dentistry: a new standard of patient care

Zain Remy discusses how a hygiene and therapy-led model promotes clinical excellence, a team approach and an enhanced patient journey.…

Oral health

NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK

‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS…

Health & research

Caries linked to lack of supervised brushing in childhood, study says

A new study found that more than half of participants who had dental caries were not supervised when brushing their…

Dentistry

Is your ‘scale and polish’ mindset costing you patients?

Beyond ‘scale and polish’: Claire-Louise Berry reveals why systemic health should be at the heart of your business right now.…

Business

MPs call for action on oral health of British Army

‘A matter of urgency’: The news that nearly 30,000 British Army soldiers are awaiting dental care has sparked MP concern.…

Dentistry

Obesity linked to more than 30 types of cancer

A recent study suggests that obesity may contribute to 40% of new cancer cases, and it has been linked to…

Health & research

How can we maximise the impact of dental therapists?

Cat Edney explains why utilising dental therapists’ entire scope of practice is crucial and offers some advice for achieving it.…

Oral health

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