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Dental therapy – the hidden superpower within your practice
Lauren Long hears from three dental professionals about how dental therapy can transform the practice – both clinically and in…
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Obesity increases risk of tooth loss, study shows
There is a clear link between obesity and tooth loss, a study involving more than 200,000 people has shown. A…
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Contemporary Hygienist – adopt an ‘associate hygienist’ mindset
To elevate your status and command respect, the Contemporary Hygienists discuss the importance of switching your mindset from ‘working for…
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Hear about biofilm management using Lunos
We hear from Sabrina Griffith who speaks exclusively to us about her experience with Durr Dental’s Lunos air polishing system.…
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The ‘inspirational’ GBT community
EMS held the UK leg of its World Tour this month. Dentistry went along to see why this growing community…
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Smile Together – the valuable work creating happier, healthier communities
Tracy Wilson, head of marketing and communications at Smile Together, discusses the vision of the company and the work it…
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‘Utterly dispiriting’ – dental profession reacts to government plans to scrap the sugar tax
Last week, reports revealed that Liz Truss is planning to reverse the sugar tax – a move that has attracted…
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Liz Truss faces obstacles in plan to scrap sugar tax
Liz Truss is facing difficulties in scrapping the sugar tax following backlash from leading health experts. According to The Guardian,…
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Talking Teeth – improving oral health anytime, anywhere
Oral health coach Leigh Hunter talks about Growing Smiles – and how it has evolved alongside her passion for health…
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The patient-friendly consensus
In this exclusive interview, Alison Edisbury considers how dental hygienists and therapists are key to providing education and oral…
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There’s just one week to go until the GBT Summit in London!
What are you doing one week from today (Friday 16 September)? Because the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Summit is landing…
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Beyond the dental practice – what it’s like running a food blog on Instagram
Dental hygienist Amber Ojak shares how she set up an Instagram page for food lovers and discusses the incredible opportunities…
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Diet culture – how could this affect our team members?
Hassan Shariff explores the concept of diet culture and how teams can navigate conversations surrounding eating disorders within the practice…
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The Green Hygienist – how climate change is affecting oral health
‘The effects of climate change are already happening’: Lottie Manahan, the Green Hygienist, discusses the impact global warming is having…
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Weaning and teething – what parents need to know
Maria Papavergos explains how to better inform patients on the dos and don’ts when it comes to introducing foods to…
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Irish Dentistry Show – Shazad Saleem on managing periodontitis
Shazad Saleem is making his way to Dublin this weekend to discuss the stepwise approach to managing periodontitis – sign…
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Growth lines in baby teeth track weight gain in adolescents
Growth lines in baby teeth indicate weight gain during early adolescence, researchers have discovered. Children with a faster biorhythm weighed…
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Oral health – is there a need for a change in ethos?
Laura Bailey considers dental hygienists’ and dental therapists’ scope of practice, as well as the significance of these in practical…
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Contemporary Hygienist – referring to a periodontal specialist
To try and bridge the gap between the two professionals, Claire and Faye discuss referral pathways between hygienists and periodontal…
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