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The BDHF changes its name to the Oral Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation will be changing its name to the Oral Health Foundation from 4 April. The charity believes…
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Essential oils mouthrinse proven to reduce levels of plaque
Essential oil mouthrinse, as an adjunct to mechanical cleaning, has been proven to reduce plaque in the mouth. Johnson &…
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Deliver six hours of fresh breath
A published clinical investigation shows an oral malodour reduction by using a sonic tongue brush combined with an antimicrobial tongue…
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Dental teams must target mums-to-be to help them quit smoking
Dental teams should include smoking cessation as part of their treatment service to improve the nation’s future health. This comes…
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CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy
Sara Hurley has outlined the key themes of her integrated strategy for oral health and dental care. Speaking at the…
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New lectures discuss dentine hypersensitivity and how to deal with nervous patients
2016 Talking Points in the dentistry lecture series, presented by the Sensodyne brand, offers tailored sessions for different team members…
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Will the Government implement a sugar tax?
We cannot rely on the Government, manufacturers and retailers to reduce sugar intake and improve children’s oral health, Michael Watson…
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Oral health issues cost UK economy £36.6 million each year
Employees missing work due to oral health issues costs the UK £36.6 million a year, according to a new study.…
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Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
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A glass of water can help tackle morning breath
New research suggests that a drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning is an effective way of…
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No quick fix for children’s hospital admissions
The initiative taken by MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford to obtain an adjournment debate on child dental health in…
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National Toothache Day puts oral health in focus
One of Europe’s largest dental treatment providers, Mydentist, is encouraging people across the UK to prioritise their oral health, as…
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Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth, says FGDP(UK)
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came…
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Dental therapists back ban on junk food adverts before watershed
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is backing a call for the ban on junk food adverts screening on…
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Research grants to improve children’s oral health
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) will fund a number of research fellowships to address concerns about the current state…
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BADT calls on UK to learn from Mexico’s sugary drinks tax
The BADT has called on the UK to follow the example of Mexico and introduce a sugary drinks tax. The calls…
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Educational webinars
Colgate, a global specialist in oral care and your partner in oral health, is sharing knowledge and experience through a series…
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Janet Goodwin makes access to good dental information top of agenda
Janet Goodwin, the new president of the BDHF, has pledged to make dental information more accessible for the public. The new…
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Dementia – would you recognise it?
Marina Harris outlines the core principles of supporting patients with dementia. With the help of science, medicine and education we…
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