Oral health

Oral Health Awards – Renate Cusumano

Renate Cusumano, of Bow Lane Dental Group, talks about winning Best Orthodontic Therapist at the Oral Health Awards.  How does…

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Out of office – Melica Bastani on home workouts and Persian food

Melica Bastani discusses what she gets up to away from the practice and how lockdown has created a new love…

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Tooth decay inequalities among children have increased

Oral health inequalities in children between the the country’s richest and most deprived communities has increased. According to a recent…

Oral health

90 seconds with…Sam Mchale

Sam Mchale explains why he got into dentistry and the patient who does card tricks whilst in the dental chair…

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Dannii’s diaries – what I wish I’d known before becoming a dental nurse

Dannii Schroven discusses what it was like walking into the world of dentistry – and why she hasn’t looked back.…

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The impact of genes on disease risk

Deborah Lyle considers the links between genetics and oral diseases. It is well known that oral diseases cause pain and…

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Oral Health Awards – Ghyllmount Dental Practice

Ghyllmount Dental Practice tells us why smaller practices should not put off entering the awards. How does it feel to…

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UK sugar consumption drops within a year of sugar tax

The UK public is consuming less sugar following the introduction of the sugar tax on soft drinks. While the volume…

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Bioglass technology described as ‘magic stuff’

BBC Four programme, How to Make, looks at the science behind Biomin F – with the presenter describing it as…

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Just 24 hours of interrupted oral health leads to complications

Just 24 to 72 hours of interrupted oral health can lead to a drop in ‘good oral bacteria’, a study…

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The hygienist’s blog – biofilm control requires a multifaceted approach

Claire Berry explores the role of biofilm and how it requires more than just one approach to help tackle the…

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COVID-19 – low rate of transmission among dental hygienists

A low rate of COVID-19 infection was found among dental hygienists in the practice setting. This is according to a…

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Dr Heff’s – the science behind the mint

We hear about the science behind Dr Heff’s Remarkable Mints and how they help to prevent caries. A patient with…

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Oral health – a holistic approach

Trishul Vadi explores the connections between the mouth and the body. There are two definitions we need to consider when…

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Mouth cancer – consultant reports spike after dental access troubles

A leading consultant has seen an increase in signs of mouth cancer because early indications are missed due to the…

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Healthy mouth, healthy you

Jackie Tarling considers the links between diet, lifestyle and oral health by adapting and updating commissioned articles by Paul Clayton…

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Oral Health Awards – Andy Davies

Andy Davies, clinical director at Abercon Dental Care, discusses the excitement of taking home the award for Best Care of…

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Out of office – Christie Lawton talks about travelling up America’s west coast

This week Christie Lawton speaks to us about travelling and her greatest adventure – driving the west coast of America.…

Oral health

‘Dental nurses need recognition’ – the difference between NHS and private work

Claire Frisby talks about her 25 years in dental nursing and how her private work compared to that in the…

Dental Nursing