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‘I felt shame that my body didn’t work how I wanted it to’ – my struggles to conceive and making peace with it
In a candid and honest Celebrating Women in Dentistry article, Nina Farmer opens up about her struggles to conceive and…
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Dental Therapy Explained – what is a dental therapist?
In her brand new column, Cat Edney hopes to dispel the common myths attached to the role of the dental…
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Choosing to be child-free – ‘I was told I wasn’t fulfilling my purpose as a female’
Amber Ojak talks about her decision to not have children and why it’s an important topic for people inside and…
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Contemporary Hygienist – enhance the services your hygienist offers
The role of the dental hygienist has shifted massively from the days of scale and polish. This month, Claire and…
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Tributes paid to dentistry’s Simon Howell
Karen Coates remembers Simon Howell, the director of campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation until his retirement in 2014. Simon…
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The microbiome and menopause
Looking beyond the often-perceived limits of dental hygiene care, Zara Shirvani explores the role of professional and at-home interventions in…
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‘Shocking survey’ shows four in five teachers provide students with toothpaste
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, new research shows that the majority of teachers are now providing…
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Contemporary Hygienist – paying attention to patient learning styles
This month, Claire Berry and Faye Donald discuss the importance of learning styles, what each one is, and how understanding…
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Migraines linked to poor oral health, research shows
Research has found that oral health issues can cause migraines, and resolving dental problems can get rid of them. Oral…
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Toothbrushing classes set for schools in Essex and Suffolk
Supervised toothbrushing in schools has been put forward as part of a package to improve early years’ oral health. Under…
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Children’s oral health in England is ‘national disgrace’, says head of royal college
The poor state of children’s oral health highlights the widening inequalities in child health across England. This is according to…
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It’s time to get excited again about dental hygiene!
Kayley McCauley shares with readers why and how she is poised to help fellow dental hygienists and therapists get the…
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Target for smoke-free England by 2030 ‘will be missed by nearly a decade’
The current target for a smoke free England by 2030 will take an extra 10 years to achieve, according to…
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New Zealand bans cigarettes for future generations
New Zealand has passed legislation that will gradually phase in a tobacco ban from next year. The law, which was…
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Disrupting plaque biofilm
The final instalment is a series of articles focused on biofilm – this article investigates the latest evidence in relation…
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Smoking levels drop as vaping increases, data reveals
The number of UK people smoking cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level on record – more people use e-cigarettes,…
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Biofilm and periodontal disease
The second in a series of articles focusing on plaque biofilm, this instalment explores the issue of symbiosis and dysbiosis,…
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Embracing education in the brave new world of GBT
Harry Morris explores why far-sighted and responsible dental companies need to put supporting clients with educational opportunities ahead of product…
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Migrant communities have unequal access to dental services
Migrant communities have an unequal access to dental treatment, sparking calls for better integration of healthcare. Published in BMC Public…
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