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UK top of the list for ‘no added sugar’ food and drink products
The UK takes the top spot for the number of ‘no added sugar’ food and drink launches. This is according…
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Oral Health Awards – Meranda Gomez-Adams
Meranda Gomez-Adams discusses what it was like taking home the Best Recently Qualified Hygienist accolade at the Oral Health Awards.…
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COVID-19 and its impact on mouth cancer
Philip Lewis looks at the impact the COVID pandemic has had on the early detection of mouth cancer. It is…
Oral health
The benefits of lasers in practice
Michaela ONeill discusses her introduction to lasers in dental practice and the benefits they can provide for hygienists in particular.…
Oral health
The oral microbiome: kickstarting the conversation
Join Maria Papavergos as she discusses the oral microbiome during a free webinar on Wednesday 5 May at 19:00. This…
Oral health
Four in five UK adults at higher risk of tooth decay
More than 45 million adults across Britain are at an increased risk of tooth decay, it has been revealed. Research…
Oral health
Dental inequalities – statistics expose north-south divide
Dental health inequalities expose a significant north-south divide that is likely to worsen due to the pandemic. This is according…
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Brown bear undergoes root canal treatment for abscess
A brown bear suffering from toothache underwent a root canal treatment to remove a painful abscess. The four-year-old European brown…
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Home sweet home – domiciliary care for vulnerable dental patients
Debbie Ganguli answers some questions about providing appropriate, effective care for vulnerable patients in a domiciliary setting. As healthcare professionals,…
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The Dentistry Awards – Hawa Azhar
After scooping Best Therapist UK at The Dentistry Awards, we speak to Hawa Azhar about the awards and how they’re…
Oral health
We want to hear your thoughts on mouthwash
FMC would like to know your thoughts on mouthwash and if, and how, it features in your patient recommendations. As…
Oral health
Secondhand smoke increases risk of oral cancer by more than 50%
People who are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer. This is…
Oral health
Reducing aerosols with the Aerosol Cannula
Alison Edisbury explains why she will use the Aerosol Cannula long after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. As a dental…
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Toothpaste tablet sales set to rise over next 10 years
Toothpaste tablet sales are predicted to grow at a rate of more than 6.1% between 2021 and 2031. This is…
Oral health
Operation Smile – the role of dentistry in helping children with cleft conditions around the world
In this interview Maria Moore from Operation Smile discusses the unique role dentistry plays in helping people with cleft conditions.…
Oral health
High levels of dental plaque increase risk of severe COVID-19 infection
Individuals suffering from gum disease are at increased risk of COVID-19 reaching the lungs. This is according to new research…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – three essential things to prevent back pain becoming an occupational therapy
Shoulder and back pain is one of the most common complaints for those working in dentistry. Claire Berry gives her…
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Sensitivity management must be a joint effort, says expert panel
Dental clinicians can help to improve dentine hypersensitivity and quality of life for their patients significantly. But for treatment to…
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How working with hygienists is making me a better dental nurse
Tasha Edwards discusses how working and learning alongside dental hygienists has helped her to become a better dental nurse. Why…
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