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No e-cigarette smoke without fire
Kimberley Lloyd-Rees uncovers another layer to the complex issue of e-cigarettes and asks: does vaping cause caries? Discussions around vaping…
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Mouthguards and splints: explained
Nick Coller breaks down the merits of the humble mouthguard – a simple appliance, but when done well, one with…
Oral health
Tackling children’s oral health in response COVID-19
Moira Crawford summarises a webinar that brought an expert panel together to discuss children’s oral health in the UK. Children’s…
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Poor oral hygiene linked to metabolic syndrome
Gum disease may lead to the development of metabolic syndrome, new research suggests. According to the latest research from Tokyo…
Oral health
How does the BEWE tool actually work?
The Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) is a simple tool for healthcare professionals to record erosive tooth wear. To find…
Oral health
Out of office – Lauren Lennon on festivals and finding new hobbies
Lauren Lennon discusses the importance of a work-life balance – and what she’s missing most after an unusual 2020. Please…
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COVID-19 – 10% UK’s dental hygienists and therapists not back at work
Of those who are back at work, more than half of the UK’s dental hygienists and therapists are working reduced…
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What to expect (when your patients are expecting)
Charlotte Wake takes a closer look at the associations between pregnancy, perio and the little-known Kawasaki disease. As we find…
Oral health
Managing oral hygiene with healthy habits
Professors Nicola West and Tim Newton spoke to Johnson & Johnson about how dental professionals can build on the support…
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Tooth loss could be a symptom of long COVID, experts suggest
Tooth loss could be a new side effect of long COVID, dentists have warned. It has emerged that coronavirus may…
Oral health
COVID-19 – mouth cancer referrals fall by 33%
Mouth cancer referrals have fallen by one third since the start of the pandemic – sparking calls for urgent action.…
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Out of office – Clare Robinson and a love for Sicily
This week Clare Robinson discusses her Sicilian heritage and how it’s driven her passion for Italian cooking and food. Please…
Oral health
COVID-19 – almost one quarter of UK no longer brush teeth twice a day
Almost one fifth of the UK have resorted to at-home dental treatments following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
Oral health
Mind the gap – how the pandemic revealed growing inequalities in dental decay
The pandemic has only highlighted the wide disparity between rich and poor in the UK, says Ben Atkins. Oral health…
Oral health
The Big C: raising awareness
Andrew Osafo explains how prevention and early detection of mouth cancer can save lives. Many have found 2020 to be…
Oral health
Dentistry Online podcast with Ben Atkins
Ben Atkins opens up about treating vulnerable patients, the impact of the pandemic and the future of NHS dentistry. In…
Oral health
How COVID-19 testing could improve research into oral care interventions
Professor Martin Addy and Professor Robert Newcombe discuss how research into the impact of oral care interventions could be incorporated…
Oral health
Prosthodontips – toothwear
In this month’s Prosthodontips, Josh Sharpling and Zo Ali discuss toothwear, how to diagnose it and how to treat it.…
Oral health
Clinisept+: the award-winning mouthwash shaking up oral health
After scooping Product Launch of the Year at the Dental Industry Awards, we speak to Ross Walker about what makes…
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