Oral health
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One in five Brits visit the dentist only when there’s a problem with their teeth
Almost one in five (18%) Brits only visit the dentist when they think they have a problem with their teeth.…
Oral health
Asthma increases chances of suffering from gum disease
Asthma sufferers are 18.8% more likely to suffer from gum disease, new research has found. The research, which looked at…
Oral health
Bad breath the number one reason for no second date
Bad breath is the number one reason people would be put off asking somebody on a second date, new research…
Oral health
Adults missing at least a quarter of their teeth when they brush
Half of UK adults (48%) consistently miss brushing at least a quarter of their teeth, a new study has found.…
Oral health
Oral cancer: a growing problem
Pav Chana stresses the importance of screening for oral cancer. The stats Oral cancer is the 11th most common cancer…
Oral health
Half of kids lie about brushing their teeth
Around half of UK children lie about brushing their teeth, with a fifth tricking their parents into thinking they’ve brushed…
Oral health
Better choices to save your oral health this Christmas
Christmas time can be a nightmare for your oral health, however a new list could help guide your patients. The guide,…
Oral health
North and south oral health divide revealed
A new report has revealed the stark difference between the oral health of children in the north and south of England.…
Oral health
More children admitted to hospital for tooth decay than broken arms
More children under 10 are admitted to hospital as a result of tooth decay than those needing care for broken…
Oral health
Siobhan Kelleher named 2017 Person of Prevention
Siobhan Kelleher has been revealed as the winner of the inaugural People of Prevention (POP) Awards – a scheme designed to…
Dentistry
Welsh government launches ‘Baby teeth do matter’ campaign
The Welsh government has launched a new campaign, ‘Baby teeth do matter’, to raise awareness of the importance of adopting…
Oral health
Current oral health guidelines should be updated for modern-day ‘grazing’ culture
Public health guidelines for oral health aren’t aligned with our modern day lifestyles, a new report claims. The report, titled Eat,…
Oral health
View the ‘How to help sensitivity patients live life without limitations’ CPD event
Two hundred dental practitioners came together at The Royal Society of Medicine in London to attend an exclusive Colgate CPD event…
Oral health
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Why not get involved in Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures CPD programme. The Colgate ‘Bright Smiles, Bright Futures’ CPD programme…
Oral health
Starting Well programme launched in England
Starting Well, a new innovative programme to ensure children receive better dental advice, has been launched by the Government. The…
Oral health
Dental access figures for children highlight a north-south divide
A map of the UK has been created to show the different levels of NHS dental access for children aged…
Oral health
Starting Well programme blasted by dental leaders
Starting Well, an unfunded programme to tackle children’s tooth decay, has been launched in Manchester. The programme aims to ensure…
Oral health
New mineralising fluoride-free toothpaste launched
A new fluoride-free toothpaste, formulated to adhere to the tooth surface and slowly release calcium and phosphate ions, is being…
Oral health
Help to improve your patients’ oral care routines
Are you looking for ways to help improve your patients’ current oral care routines? Listerine Professional is now offering a…
Oral health
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