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The power of positivity within the practice
Every day in your practice you are influencing people positively and being influenced yourself without realising it, says Barry Oulton.…
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Case of the week – accepting imperfections and managing unilateral posterior crossbites
Rizwaan Chaudhry discusses the importance of accepting subtle imperfections to get a positive final result. Download the full Case of…
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New plans for water fluoridation – reaction from the profession
Calls are being made for better investment to support the government’s latest water fluoridation plans. In a new white paper,…
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Mask mouth – identifying and treating the symptoms
Dr Ash Parmar gives his take on the conversations surrounding ‘mask mouth’ and how he tackles it among patients. The…
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Trendy diets and their impact on oral health
With patients trying a new diet this year, Surina Sehgal explores what the possible implications are to their oral health.…
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Preventing the transmission of harmful germs
Nick Claydon takes a look at the research behind CPC mouthwashes and virus elimination in the dental practice. With the…
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The hygienist’s blog – five ways to boost your practice income using your hygienist’s skillset
Claire Berry explores some of the avenues a hygienist can go down to help boost the income of dental practices.…
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Health secretary to take control of water fluoridation schemes
Power over water fluoridation will be taken away from local councils and handed to central government under new plans. In…
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Oral health considerations in pregnancy
Maria Papavergos explores the changing oral health during pregnancy as well as how improving oral health can improve fertility. Oral…
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Complications and complication management – the new ebook
Claire Berry is launching her new ebook, Complications and complication management, which focuses on facial aesthetics for hygienists. Following the COVID-19…
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So fresh, so clean – the truth behind halitosis
Arifa Sultana uncovers the truth behind halitosis and explains how to control the issue in the 21st century. Halitosis, fetor…
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COVID-19: control bacteria in the mouth to prevent superinfection
We should not abandon oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic; rather we should improve it through regular use of toothpaste…
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COVID patients with gum disease up to nine times more likely to die
Patients with gum disease are three times more likely to suffer from complications if they contract COVID-19. This is according…
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How can dental nurses improve patients’ oral health during the pandemic?
Alis Fleming discusses how dental nurses can make a difference to patients’ oral health as we continue to battle COVID-19. …
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GSK health partner showcases how UK dentistry is rising to the challenge
A new campaign by GSK aims to showcase how dental practices and professionals across the UK have risen to the…
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Microbes on toothbrush come from your mouth and not the toilet
Microbes that stick to your toothbrush reflect those in your mouth and not your toilet, a new study has found. …
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At what point is intervention needed to prevent the progression of periodontal disease?
In a recent interview with Professors Nicola West and Tim Newton, they spoke about how dental professionals can build on…
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How does excessive sugar consumption impact oral and general health?
Chris Harper examines the impact of excessive sugar consumption on oral and general health, and suggests some alternatives to refined…
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A healthy word – new year, new workflow
Anna Middleton explains how qualifying as a dental therapist opens up a whole new way of working with the rest…
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