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BSDHT announces student award winner
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced that Anna Seymour has won the National Student of the…
Dentistry
New report reveals sharp increase in mouth cancer
A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.…
Dentistry
Test your antimicrobial prescribing knowledge
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new Antimicrobial Stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their…
Oral health
Mouth care for the elderly
Emma Clayton explores the impact that health conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and arthritis can have on patients and the…
Oral health
Treating gum disease could ease the symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Treating gum disease could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels and may reduce their risk…
Dentistry
New tannoy system shames smokers at hospital
Wakefield hospital is introducing tannoys to shame smokers ignoring the no smoking signs. Staff and visitors can press a button to play…
Oral health
Choose your colour
J H Orsing, one of the world’s leading producers of saliva ejectors, aspirator tubes and accessories includes a range of colours to…
Oral health
High levels of air pollution linked to oral cancer
High levels of air pollution could increase the chances of developing oral cancer, new research has found. Smoking, drinking and…
Oral health
Technology to enhance patients’ everyday oral care
Philips Protectiveclean has Sonicare’s special sonic cleaning technology at its core. The brush features a two-minute timer and a…
Oral health
Bacteria-killing dentures to vanquish oral infections in elderly
Common oral infections in older adults – such as candidiasis – could be prevented with ‘rechargeable’ bacteria-killing and fungi-killing dentures, designed…
Oral health
New plans suggest calorie limits for pizzas, pies and sandwiches
Pizzas, pies and sandwiches could all be given calorie limits under new Government plans to tackle obesity in Britain. New…
Oral health
BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award open for 2019 entries
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding Innovation Award is open for entries. The award, now in its second year,…
Oral health
Obesity in children reaches record numbers
Obesity amongst year six children has reached record levels, new data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) shows. Levels…
Oral health
Biomin toothpaste with a heart of glass
Chris Branfield explains how Biomin toothpaste applies fluoride over a prolonged period of time. Bio-glass tooth strengthening A while ago…
Oral health
Too much sugar linked to fighting and bullying amongst children
Children who consume too much sugar are more likely to become involved in fighting, smoking and bullying. Children with the…
Oral health
NHS to limit sugary drinks sales in hospitals
The NHS is restricting sugar-sweetened drinks in hospitals to cut patient, visitor and staff sugar consumption. Trusts across England have pledged…
Oral health
Vaping could be gateway for teenagers to smoking real cigarettes
Teenagers who vape are more likely to smoke tobacco in the future, a new study has found. Scientists from the…
Oral health
Healthy drinks should be default options on kids’ menus, foundation claims
The Oral Health Foundation is calling on restaurants to offer healthy drinks as the default option on children’s menus. California recently…
Oral health
Sadiq Khan pledges to improve children’s oral health in London
The London Mayor has pledged to improve children’s oral health in the capital with the London Health Inequalities Strategy. The…
Oral health
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