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COVID-19 – how might this global pandemic shape the future of dentistry?
Imogen Wood looks at how the current COVID-19 pandemic might impact the practice of dentistry when lockdown finishes. In the…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – coming back bigger and better
Now is a great opportunity to spread awareness and come back bigger and better than before, Claire Berry says. It’s…
Oral health
Online CPD Dentistry Show – Philip Lewis discusses oral cancer
FMC is launching the Online CPD Dentistry Show thanks to Oral-B, giving you a year’s ECPD from the comfort of…
Oral health
Learning on lockdown
Scott Rogers explores the learning opportunities available to dental professionals during these unprecedented times. Live webinar, 9 April 4pm (UK time)…
Oral health
New tooth whitening paste for dogs hits the market
Tooth whitening for pets will soon become a reality as Pawfect Smiles launches its range of tooth whitening paste for…
Oral health
A healthy word – where should self-employed hygienists and therapists turn?
Despite little help from the government, hygienists and therapists are still doing their bit to help out during the coronavirus…
Oral health
Petition launches to use dental practices in fight against COVID-19
Claire Berry explains why empty dental practices are the perfect location for COVID-19 antibody testing. Dental centres across the UK…
Oral health
Coronavirus – the view from Spain (part three)
Tony Gedge give us his update from Spain on how the coronavirus is impacting him and dental practices in Spain.…
Oral health
Why should we care about cavities?
Colgate speaks to people from different ages to find out how cavities are impacting them. We believe smiles should last…
Oral health
Philips – COVID-19 update
Philips gives its update on the current coronavirus outbreak affecting the UK. We understand that during these difficult times patient…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – zoning your appointments
Zoning appointments can help change the behaviour of your patients and change attitudes, Claire Berry says. Newly qualified dental hygienists…
Oral health
Smokers more at risk from coronavirus
Smokers are at a greater risk from coronavirus, Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, says. Answering questions from…
Oral health
Out of Africa – making a difference in Msambweni in Kenya
Sarah Childs talks about making a difference in Msambweni in Kenya. For the small Kenyan fishing town of Msambweni, oral…
Oral health
Children’s oral health progress in Scotland and Wales ‘markedly outstrips’ England
Preventative support programmes and water fluoridation are among the latest recommendations made by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health…
Dentistry
Could dental therapists retrain to become dentists?
Michael Watson questions whether, with further training, dental therapists could fill the gap left by dentists returning to the EU.…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – changing the way we work
Claire Berry explains how she realised her potential as a hygienist and started to grow and invest in her business.…
Oral health
Are your patients suffering in silence?
Fifty per cent of patients suffering from dentine hypersensitivity don’t report their pain (Colgate Palmolive date on file). There are…
Oral health
Adventures in hygiene with Andrea Hung
Andrea Hung details her dental hygiene career from Venezuela to Manchester via Barcelona. When Andrea Hung came to England in…
Oral health
Oxfordshire plans to become first smoke-free county
Oxfordshire’s Health Improvement Partnership Board is discussing plans to become the first smoke-free county in the UK. Action on Smoking…
Oral health
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