Oral health

The science of oral health

Waterpik offers an alternative solution to string floss to help your patients maintain their oral health. Modern dentistry is heavily based…

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Sugary food and sweet packets should carry health warnings, medics say

Sugary food and sweet packets should carry warnings on them to help improve children’s oral health, doctors have said. The…

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School children drinking ‘high levels’ of sports drinks

Almost 90% of school children consume sports drinks, a new study published in the British Dental Journal has shown. The research…

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New guidelines hope to improve oral health in care homes

Care home residents’ oral health needs are the focus of a new NICE quality standards guidelines. The guidelines outline the…

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How the need to phase down the use of amalgam is reshaping the caries prevention landscape

The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme explains how the phasing down of amalgam could lead to a renewed focus on prevention.…

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Fresh fruit key to cutting added sugars in diet

Six in 10 Brits (58%) believe eating more fresh fruit is the most effective way at cutting sugars from their diet. Excessive…

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Mothers ‘confused’ over oral care for babies

New survey data have revealed confusion amongst mothers concerning their babies’ oral care. Conducted by paediatric oral health company, Brush-Baby,…

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Keeping your patients motivated

Dental hygiene therapist, Victoria Wilson, provides practical advice on how to communicate good oral care advice to patients. Although maintaining…

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POP Awards entry deadline only a month away

Best be quick – the closing date for entries to the People of Prevention (POP) Awards is fast approaching! Oral…

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Oral Health Awards: all systems go

The Oral Health Awards 2017 have landed! Created for the whole dental team to reward and recognise excellence in dentistry,…

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The latest Oral Health is out now, and as bold and beautiful as ever

The May/June issue of Oral Health is out now and packed full of the latest news and information for the profession.…

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Effective solutions to combat dental anxiety

Two thirds (67%) of Brits admit to having anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist for a check-up, according to…

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Dental hygienist and therapist symposium proved scintillating at show

The hygienist and therapist symposium proved a massive hit at this year’s Dentistry Show. Like previous years at the Dentistry…

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Switch your patients’ daily toothpaste and protect their future oral health

Colgate explains why its toothpaste, Colgate Total, can help protect the future of your patients’ oral health. Clinical evidence suggests…

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First Nominate a Smile winner announced

Samuel James Leckey has been named as the first winner of this year’s Nominate a Smile – a nationwide competition…

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New regulations set to impact e-cigarette users

New laws on e-cigarettes will come into force in the UK on 20 May, which will restrict tank size and…

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Chewing sugarfree gum could save billions in the treatment of tooth decay

Chewing sugarfree gum could save billions worldwide, new research from Wrigley claims. According to the World Health Organization website, tooth…

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Sweet tooth linked to genetics

New research suggests that genetics may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth. A study has found an…

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Oral health problems cost UK economy £105m every year in sick days

Oral health problems such as toothache are costing the UK economy more than £105 million each year in sick days,…

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