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Sugar tax linked to fall in child tooth extractions in hospitals – the profession reacts
Last week, a study suggested that the sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth…
Dentistry
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you…
Dentistry
Spotlight on mouth cancer in care homes
This year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month is giving particular attention to the care homes sector – how can dental professionals…
Dentistry
Electric toothbrushes improve children’s oral health more than manual, study finds
According to a new study, oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric toothbrushes were significantly more effective than manual brushes in reducing plaque and…
Dentistry
Sugar tax may have reduced hospital admissions for child tooth extractions, study suggests
The sugar tax may have reduced the amount of child hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to new research. Also…
Dentistry
The art of the portfolio
This month, Cat Edney explains how dental therapists can create a portfolio that showcases their skills and the type of…
Columnists
One third of drinks sold in coffee shops exceed adult sugar limit
More than one third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s…
Dentistry
Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month
Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives. November is Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry
November: time to take action on mouth cancer
Supported by Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in the UK every…
Oral health
Mouth cancer cases increase by 12%, new data shows
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action on mouth cancer, stressing that dental access can be the…
Dentistry
The untold impact of culture on oral health
Dental hygienist Janet Williams Oshun investigates how oral health is influenced by culture and varying oral practices. In the final…
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WTF? What is the future? – A brave new world driving behaviour change in oral healthcare teams
Join Iain Chapple on Wednesday 8 November at 7pm as he discusses a brave new world driving behaviour change in…
Dentistry
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment.…
Dentistry
Scotland’s oral health inequalities widening, report shows
New data has shown that the oral health gap in Scotland shows no sign of improvement, with dental health inequalities…
Dentistry Scotland
The importance of addressing alcohol intake with patients
This Sober October, Amy Mesilio Peralta discusses the impact of alcohol on oral and mental health, and the importance of…
Dentistry
Celebrating 10 years of direct access
Dr Victoria Sampson, the award-winning London-based dentist, marked 10 years of direct access with a special open day dedicated to…
Oral health
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The Dental Hygienist Roadshow webinar series
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2023 is going digital! Learn more about the three lectures in the webinar series and sign…
Oral health
The Dental Hygienist Roadshow is going virtual!
In collaboration with Dentistry Webinars, Johnson & Johnson presents a series of webinars tailored specifically for dental professionals who were…
Oral health
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Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks
The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…
Dentistry
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