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New survey reveals patients may need support beyond mechanical cleaning alone

Over 95% of dental professionals report they often see patients who are struggling to manage their plaque levels at home…

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All Med Pro announces new partnership with BSDHT

All Med Pro is announcing its new partnership with The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. This includes a…

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Reducing plaque bacteria and managing biofilm

Clinical Dentistry magazine explores how an essential oils mouthwash, when used as an adjunct, may help to reduce plaque bacteria…

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Oral-B launches new campaign – #BrushLikeAProWithMo

Oral-B launches its new campaign in conjunction with Mo Farah to encourage good oral health routines in families. Oral-B is…

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Dental experiment conducted in space returns safely to earth

Packs of oral health devices that were rocketed into space as part of an experiment into oral biofilms have been…

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Dental check-ups among young children fell by 50% in 2020

Millions of children could face years of dental decay as figures show those attending check-ups dropped by 50% during the…

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Optimal oral healthcare is a win-win

Using protocols and the best possible oral healthcare products results in a win-win for patients and the practice, says hygienist…

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Dentistry podcast – Cat Edney and Lauren Long on the benefits of dental therapists

This week we welcome two guests onto the Dentistry podcast who discuss why dental therapists are crucial to a good…

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The hygienist’s blog – should I get a website?

Claire Berry explores whether having a website can help boost clinician’s patient numbers and create a return on investment. I…

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Ongoing dental care for cleft patients, provided year round

Operation Smile explains why its work involves ongoing care for cleft patients as well as general dental care for those…

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New Corsodyl campaign highlights domino effect of gum disease

Corsodyl is back with a new campaign, emphasising the importance of maintaining gum health and stopping the domino effect of…

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Children who swim competitively six times more likely to have dental staining

Children who swim at a competitive standard are six times more likely to have dental staining. This is according to…

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Uncovering dental caries – the importance of remineralisation and demineralisation

Allison Dooley and Nick Coller discuss the importance of remineralisation and demineralisation in the caries process. Dental caries is a…

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Mothers’ mental health impacts children’s oral hygiene

The mental health of mothers can impact the toothbrushing habits in children, it has emerged. Postpartum depression or a lack…

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Top seven tips for managing halitosis

After noticing a rise in ‘mask mouth’ due to the pandemic, Amber Ojak provides her top seven tips for managing…

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Does your fluoride varnish deliver?

Fluoride varnish is one of the best options for increasing the availability of topical fluoride. Regardless of the levels of…

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Collaboration is key to caring for cancer patients

Cancer patients have many challenges to contend with, and they may view oral health as a low priority, says dental…

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Spotlight Oral Care – changing the environmental impact of toothpaste

We hear from Barry Buckley about Spotlight Oral Care, how it launched and how it’s trying to shake up the…

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New Health Bill opens water fluoridation ‘breakthrough’, MP says

Sir Paul Beresford opens up on water fluoridation and how a new Health Bill could help to introduce fluoride in…

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