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What is biofilm? An updated evidence base
The first in a series of three, this article considers the basics of biofilm, taking the reader on an evidence-based…
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Vaping linked to a higher risk of tooth decay
Patients who use vaping devices are more likely to develop decay, new research has found, showing a ‘significant difference’ in…
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Are toothpaste tabs the future? – the pros and cons
Lottie Manahan weighs up the pros and cons of toothpaste tabs – and why they might just be the future.…
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Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral health diseases
Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral diseases, a new report has revealed. The Global Oral Health Status…
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‘Shocked beyond belief’: tongue cancer survivor on her diagnosis
A tongue cancer survivor has spoken out about her unbearably agonising treatment, how she got her control back and her…
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Contemporary Hygienists – the importance of being assertive
How assertive are you? This month Claire Berry and Faye Donald discuss the benefits of developing an assertive communication style…
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Baby breakfast pouches contain up to four teaspoons of sugar, study shows
Experts are calling for the government to fight misleading marketing claims following a new report from Action on Sugar. The…
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Dental inequalities – water fluoridation should be ‘carefully considered’ with other options
Introducing water fluoridation is not enough to improve dental health inequalities across the UK. This is according to a new…
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‘I was put too at ease’ – the importance of mouth cancer education
Two tongue cancer survivors discuss their diagnoses, highlighting the importance of mouth cancer education amongst healthcare. Louise Hutchings and Stephanie…
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Half of dentists say patients are high on marijuana at dental appointments
More than half of dentists (52%) find patients are high on recreational drugs when they arrive for dental visits. This…
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Late-stage diagnosis for head and neck cancers rise in Northern Ireland
‘Too many cases of head and neck cancers are being diagnosed at a late stage in Northern Ireland, resulting in…
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Mouth cancer on the rise in UK, says report
Mouth cancer is continuing to rise throughout the UK, according to a new report. Conducted by the Oral Health Foundation,…
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Fluorodose – patients ‘loved the intensity of the flavours’
We hear from Amber Ojak as she tries Fluorodose from Centrix and lets us know what her patients thought of…
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‘Your efforts could save a life’: how you can help against mouth cancer
After FMC attended the Mouth Cancer Foundation’s annual 10km walk in September, we spoke to Dr Philip Lewis, MCF president,…
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‘Oral health comes first’ – identifying mouth cancer in practice
With Mouth Cancer Action Month kicking off this month, the awareness campaign serves as a timely reminder to our patients…
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Back to basics: improving patients’ oral home care
Dentistry speaks to Mervyn Druian about the worsening of patients’ oral health due to NHS backlog, and how products such…
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‘It’s definitely not cancer’ – finding support after my tongue cancer diagnosis
As we look ahead to Mouth Cancer Action Month, Barbara Fountain discusses the story behind her tongue cancer diagnosis and how she was…
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Pregnant women offered free vapes by London council
Pregnant women will be handed free vapes by a south London council to stop them spending money on cigarettes. Lambeth…
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Internet addiction linked with dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed that internet addiction has an indirect link to dental caries in students. Internet addiction indirectly…
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