Oral health

Dental nurses needed for survey looking into needlestick injuries

Dental nurses working in the UK and the Republic of Ireland are being called on to complete an online survey…

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Smoking and sight loss link as strong as smoking and lung cancer

The relationship between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the link between smoking and lung cancer, research suggests.…

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Oestrogen therapy beneficial for healthy teeth and gums

Oestrogen therapy could help women maintain the health of their teeth and gums following the menopause, a study has found.…

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How to use an electric toothbrush

Oral-B shows you the correct way to use an electric toothbrush. For more information visit www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb.

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Events to advance your dental knowledge

Two of the hottest dental events are coming to London this September!  With the kids back in school for the…

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How can our favourite pancake toppings affect our teeth?

The Oral Health Foundation has listed the UK’s favourite pancake toppings and what effect they have on our oral health.…

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Adults with periodontal disease at greater risk of ischaemic stroke

A new study has found that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have an ischaemic stroke than those…

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Raising awareness and monitoring trends

Taking place over Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May at the NEC in Birmingham, the Dentistry Show 2017 will present…

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Dental therapy and hygiene students help raise awareness of children’s oral health

A group of dental therapy and hygiene students have been working with national charity Action for Children to help prevent tooth decay…

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Screening dental patients for diabetes ‘worthwhile’

Screening dental patients for diabetes would be ‘worthwhile’, a study published in the BMJ has found. The article, titled ‘Periodontitis as…

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New offerings from Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme

Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme (WOHP) is offering new patient materials and CPD modules to dental professionals on its website. WOHP has…

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Easy squeezy: new coating spells end to toothpaste waste

In a bid to reduce waste, researchers in Boston have developed a coating that can help get every last bit…

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Mouth cancer campaign boosted by donation

The Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action campaign has been boosted by a donation from a leading oral hygiene company.  Tepe UK raised…

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Electronic cigarettes just as damaging to oral health as conventional cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a study has suggested. The University of…

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Special invitation for dental care professionals working with children

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is inviting dental nurses, hygienists and therapists working with children to submit abstracts…

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How bulimia affects oral health

Ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Professor Andrew Eder is highlighting the effects of bulimia on oral health, most specifically…

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Welsh Assembly backs ban on sugary drinks from schools

Welsh Assembly Members have backed the call from the British Dental Association (BDA) Wales to ban sugary drinks from schools.…

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New award launched for dental hygiene and therapy graduates

Newly-qualified dental hygiene and therapy graduates are being called on to enter a new national award. The British Society of…

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British toothbrushes six months old before they’re replaced

British toothbrushes on average are almost six months old, a new survey from White Glo has revealed. This is despite…

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