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New module for dental professionals treating patients with dentures
For additional support GSK has developed a distant learner module on the topic of caring for patients with dentures. The…
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The burden of oral diseases in ageing populations
GSK will be sponsoring two presentations at the BDA Conference and Exhibition: firstly, on Thursday 26 May 14:30–15:30 entitled burden…
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Dealing with nervous patients and the impact of dentine hypersensitivity
The personal and social impact of dentine hypersensitivity and dealing with nervous patients are the titles of this year’s GSK’s…
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Campaign launched to raise awareness of gum disease
On Thursday 12 May this year, for the first time in its 67-year history, the British Society of Periodontology (BSP)…
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Charity helping in the battle against tooth decay
National charity, 4Children, is working in partnership with Public Health England to explore the feasibility of a supervised toothbrushing programme…
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University to research turmeric’s anti-cancer properties
The University of Brighton has been awarded £148,600 to find new ways to deliver anti-cancer properties from the spice turmeric…
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Academic dental clinic opens
The University of Essex’s new purpose-built academic dental clinic was praised for its innovation and imagination by the Chief Dental…
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CDO paints picture of quality care
The Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley, has outlined her vision for an integrated oral health and dental care…
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Beware tooth whitening’s dark side
Could your patients’ quest for an ever-whiter smile be hiding a dark secret? That’s the fear of one of the…
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Warning: high sugar content
Just how much sugar goes into the nation’s coffee shop favourites? Unless you’ve been in a sugar-induced haze over the last…
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Plaque management – an innovative solution
With the dental team more focused than ever on communicating effectively with patients to influence their commitment to daily prevention,…
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Improving children’s oral health through prevention
The dental profession should get behind those working to make prevention a reality, Michael Watson says. Alistair Burt MP, who…
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Dental professionals asked to make hand hygiene go viral
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) and Association of Clinical Oral Microbiologists (ACOM) are asking oral health professionals…
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First Smiles initiative is back for 2016
First Smiles is set to return on Friday 17 June, which will bring oral health education to children’s classrooms. The British…
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Preventive treatments should be at the heart of NHS dentistry
NHS dentistry is failing patients most in need due to the targets placed upon them, the BSDHT has claimed. Responding…
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Brits relax on snacks
The British population’s snacking habit is waning, according to new research from Mintel. A survey by Mintel highlights that chocolate,…
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New toothpaste ingredient remineralises tooth enamel
A new toothpaste ingredient that claims to be able to remineralise tooth enamel and help treat sensitivity has been launched.…
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Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to child oral health problems
Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to almost four million under-14s developing oral health problems, according to the BDHF. A…
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Sugar tax – are you for or against?
Claire Stevens and Alun Rees argue for and against George Osborne’s plans for a sugary drinks tax. In his 2016…
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