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Utilising dental therapists could combat access crisis, says think tank
A report exploring ways to combat the dental access crisis and cut costs in UK dentistry suggests that better utilising…
Dentistry
Why everyone wins when you utilise dental therapists
Ibrahim Numan discusses how underutilised dental therapists are impacting the industry and how to use them to their full scope…
Oral health
Ban vape branding on sports kits, says MP
An MP has called on the government to ban vape brands from sponsoring sports kits to help tackle youth vaping.…
Oral health
Supportive care and maintenance of dental implants
Jenny Walker and Kathryn Mayo explain the role of dental hygienists and dental therapists in maintaining dental implants. With the…
Implant dentistry
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Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day!
Today we’re celebrating National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, a day dedicated to the invaluable contributions of dental hygienists…
Dentistry
Vaping could expose users to toxic metals, study finds
New research suggests that vaping could be exposing users to toxic metals like uranium and lead, impacting brain and organ…
Health & research
Ditch vaping if you want to get pregnant, experts say
Experts have recommended that those trying to get pregnant should avoid vaping following a new study into fertility. Analysis of…
Health & research
Additive in ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes, study says
A study into the impact of additive emulsifiers in ultra-processed foods found a correlation with an increased risk of developing…
Dentistry
UK girls vaping, smoking and drinking more than boys, study shows
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that young girls in the UK are vaping, smoking and drinking more than…
Dentistry
The evolution of dental hygienists and dental therapists
‘This is such an exciting time’: In the lead up to National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, Miranda Steeples…
Dentistry
Join the revolution: sign up for exclusive GBT training!
Join EMS at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show this May for an impactful training session on today’s leading…
Oral health
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Implementing a therapy-led model in practice
Cat Edney explains what a therapy-led model looks like, how to implement it and the many benefits it will bring…
Dentistry
Empowering dental hygienists and dental therapists
Siobhan Kelleher explains why now is the moment for dental hygienists and dental therapists to work to their full capabilities…
Oral health
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War zones linked to decreased dental caries, study says
A new study exploring the impact of war on oral health among children and adults found a decrease in dental…
Dentistry
Introducing National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day
Dentistry is delighted to announce National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day – a brand new national day dedicated to…
Dentistry
MPs vote in favour of UK smoking ban
The House of Commons has voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban by 383 votes to 67.…
Dentistry
Bridging the gap – putting dental therapy into practice
Cat Edney explains how dental teams can overcome barriers and bridge the gap to help put dental therapy into practice.…
Columnists
How can the dental team prevent the spread of STIs?
This month, Gemma Forsythe discusses the STIs you can spot during a check-up, their symptoms and how to approach the…
Columnists
Researchers hope ‘lollipops’ could detect mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received funding for a project to create mouth cancer-detecting lollipops. The flavoured lollipop…
Dentistry
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