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Dental floss used for vaccine delivery
Dental floss can be successfully used to introduce vaccines to the tissue between the teeth and gums. In a new…
Dentistry
Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome,…
Dentistry
Pärla wins TV advertising support with Sky Media
Sustainable oral care brand Pärla has secured £200,000 worth of advertising with Sky Media as part of its 2025 Sky…
Dentistry
ChatGPT ‘struggles’ with complex oral health questions
ChatGPT struggles with detailed answers to specialised queries around smoking and oral health, according to a new study. The research…
AI & technology
Corsodyl reveals critical gaps in patient gum health understanding
A new study identifies key opportunities for enhanced patient education from oral health and pharmacy professionals in the area of…
Oral health
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Becoming a dental therapist practice owner
How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to…
Business
Antiviral treatment developed for oral cancer-causing HPVs
A world-first antiviral treatment has been developed for human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which researchers say has ‘significant potential‘. Currently, no antiviral…
Health & research
Minotaurs and mendacities: putting mouthwash myths to bed
Join Iain Chapple and Elena Figuero on 16 July at 7pm as they discuss the myths surrounding mouthwash and dive…
Dentistry
Avijit Banerjee announced as British Society of Oral and Dental Research president
Avijit Banerjee has been announced as the new president of the British Society of Oral and Dental Research (BSODR), which…
Dentistry
Periodontal disease and litigation: what really causes gum disease?
Julian Perry explores the true causes of gum disease and how to communicate this to patients to avoid unnecessary litigation.…
Dentistry
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NHS 10-Year Plan: profession responds to therapy-led model
A greater emphasis on therapy-led dentistry was among the measures announced in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, but how will…
Dentistry
Total confidence – new Colgate Total Active Prevention
The new Colgate Total Active Prevention toothpaste features a stabilised stannous formula that targets the root causes of common oral…
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Three in four adults are not regularly seeing a dentist
Three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months, according to a…
Dentistry
Recognition without resource: why dental therapy has further to go
Understanding and recognition of dental therapy have come far in recent years, says Cat Edney, but how can the increased…
Columnists
Why oral health is crucial for peak physical performance in extreme conditions
A former Navy combat diver and sniper explains why good oral health is essential for survival when facing extreme conditions.…
Dentistry
Progressing while avoiding burnout – the skills no one taught us
It took a health crisis for Poppy Dunton to realise the prevalence of burnout in the dental profession – she…
Business
Depression linked to reduced oral microbiome diversity
Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found.…
Dentistry
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: who’s who in dentistry?
Several dental professionals have been awarded orders in the King’s Birthday Honours this year – find out who is being…
Dentistry
Hygienist-led dentistry: developing a trailblazing practice
Christina Chatfield discusses her pioneering approach to hygienist-led dentistry in founding Dental Health Spa, and the impact of the seaside…
Dentistry
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