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Mouthwash can kill coronavirus in 30 seconds, study says
Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds of exposure, a new study has revealed. Conducted at Cardiff University, the research…
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Pärla – protecting teeth and protecting the environment
Dr Simon Chard, Dr Rhona Eskander and Dr Adarsh Thanki have created an eco-friendly solution to the plastic crisis of…
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Breastfeeding infants for six months reduces dental disease
Infants who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop dental disease. This is according to new…
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Oral cancer and the role of the general dental practitioner
November is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Hannah Hook explores the journey of a patient with oral cancer and how the…
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Watch the Oral Health Awards 2020 live here!
For the very first time, we’re giving you the chance to watch the Oral Health Awards 2020 live. Due to…
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Government considers total ban of online adverts for high sugar products
The total restriction of online advertising for high sugar products could be considered by the government. In a new consultation,…
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Sharing toothbrush containers increases risk of COVID-19 transmission, study suggests
Sharing the same toothbrush and toothpaste tube can contribute to the spread COVID-19, latest research reveals. A new study suggests…
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Philips offers the chance to win a place on ‘brilliant’ five-week course
Thanks to the success of her first course, Victoria Wilson is launching a second five-week programme entitled ‘Launch your own…
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Conversations on perio disease
Join Alif Moosajee for a free webinar covering everything you need to know about perio disease on Tuesday 17 November…
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The hygienist’s blog – introducing ‘oral health optimisation’
This month Claire Berry discusses how to upgrade the ‘scale and polish’ so that patients appreciate the importance of good…
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Homeless ‘not coping’ with their oral health
Dentaid explains how it is helping the homeless combat poor oral health and give them a chance to get back…
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Are your high-risk caries patients experiencing interrupted care?
Colgate introduces Ben Atkins’ webinar focusing on how to care for patients at risk of caries during the COVID pandemic.…
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Dentistry Online podcast with Simon Chard
This week we welcome Dr Simon Chard, who discusses sustainable dentistry and how the pandemic will shape the future of…
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A dentist’s perspective on mental health
Nigel Jones gives his insight on the impact of stress on dental health and what dentists can do to help…
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100 seconds with…Christie Lawton
Today we hear from Christie Lawton as she talks about patients who fall asleep and what she got up to…
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Mouth cancer cases in the UK reach record high
New figures show mouth cancer rates have rocketed by 58% in the last 10 years as experts urge for better…
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The importance of screening for erosive tooth wear
David Bartlett presents two case studies to demonstrate why dental professionals should screen for erosive tooth wear. Erosive tooth wear…
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Shaking up oral health – with Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott talks to us about the benefits of using Clinisept+ Mouthwash and why he recommends its use to patients.…
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Six-month dental check-ups do not improve oral health
Attending the dentist every six months does not improve a patient’s oral health, a study suggests. In a new review,…
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