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Brighter smiles for disadvantaged children in the UK and Uganda

Dental hygienist Anne Powders talks about the world of possibilities that have opened up for her in the UK and…

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Oral Health Awards – the 2021 winners

FMC announced the Oral Health Awards 2021 winners last Friday at a prestigious ceremony in Leonardo Royal London. With such…

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The UK’s most sugary Christmas drinks revealed

The list of the UK’s most sugary Christmas drinks has been revealed, with some containing the equivalent of 15 sugar…

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A breath of fresh air – an overview of halitosis

Richard Horwitz and Bradley Lander present an overview of halitosis for the dental professional. Bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis or oral malodour,…

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When both you and your patient win

Nea Korpela explains how she won The Wand in a competition and outlines how it is improving her patients’ experience.…

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Putting the spotlight on dental hygienists and therapists

To mark the BSDHT’s delight at hosting this year’s oral health conference on 26 and 27 November at the SEC…

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Fluoride in water – what’s the fuss?

Claire Dewshi explores the arguments behind water fluoridation and why she believes it is such an important step to tackle…

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Babies and toddlers ‘could be getting addicted to sugary foods’

Snacks marketed as infant food contain such high levels of sugar that it could encourage a taste for sugar among…

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Take a moment – learning from each other

Lauren Long explains why the dental profession should welcome back conferences and exhibitions with open arms. In-person courses and conferences…

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Core strengths – Mouth Cancer Action Month

This month is Mouth Cancer Action Month and Catherine Rutland urges the dental team to get involved. A year has…

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The show must go on – how instruments affect oral health

Dental hygienist and therapist Jo Downs reports on the impact of performing on the oral status of performing artists  Years…

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Lip cancer and the dental professionals’ role

Ali Lowe explains why it is so important for dental professionals to look out for lip cancer. November is mouth…

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Launching Fit-Lip to raise awareness of lip cancer

According to dental hygienist, Ali Lowe, dental professionals all have stories of patients they will never forget because they somehow…

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Dentaid visit Camden and Westminster to support homeless

Dentaid will support vulnerable groups in London this week as it hits the streets of the capital to offer care.…

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Supporting patients living with cancer

Patients Kerry and Roy talk about their experiences living with cancer with Joss Harding. The good news is that the…

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Current concepts in non-surgical periodontal therapy – how did we end up here?

Join Deepak Simkhada as he discusses non-surgical periodontal therapy during a free webinar on the 9 November at 19:00. The…

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Childhood obesity connected to health inequalities, says think tank

Significant health inequalities have led to thousands of young children in England living overweight or obese. New research analysing the…

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Biomin F gives relief to sufferers from MIH

Brushing with Biomin F can relieve the dentine hypersensitivity of children suffering from MIH (molar incisor hypomineralisation). This is the…

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‘Morally indefensible’ – two thirds of drinks contain ‘very high’ sugar levels

Nearly two thirds (62%) of drink products contain ‘very high’ levels of sugar, exposing a growing need for marketing transparency. …

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