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How will exemptions transform patient care?
Exemptions in focus: Rhiannon Jones explores how exemptions will transform patient care, enhance professional autonomy and support the delivery of…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer linked to oral microbiome imbalances
Disruptions to the oral microbiome including the presence of a common bacteria have been linked to the development of mouth…
Oral health
Experts call for obesity to be redefined
The definition and classification of obesity is medically flawed, according to a report that provides a new definition and diagnostic…
Dentistry
A step-by-step strategy for becoming a therapy-led practice
Introducing a therapy-led model requires a strategic plan – this month, Cat Edney shares how to make it as smooth…
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At-home patient regime recommendations achieve better oral hygiene
Marissa Bell, Sulaman Anwar and Anna Middleton explain how they utilise product recommendations to help patients achieve better oral health…
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The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry
In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…
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The oral microbiome and patient empowerment
Aaron Kinsey and Juliette Reeves discuss the research around the oral microbiome that is directing patient interactions and oral hygiene…
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Does water fluoridation cause childhood IQ loss?
New research found ‘significant inverse associations’ between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores, calling the safety of water fluoridation into…
Dentistry
A song and a teddy bear: encouraging children to brush
Dental therapist Victoria Wilson draws inspiration from daughters Sophia and Alice to refine strategies for developing children’s proprioceptive senses and…
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Evidence-based excellence: advancing periodontal care with Philips innovations
Join Anna Middleton and Sulaman Anwar on Tuesday 14 January at 7pm as they discuss advancing periodontal care with Philips…
Oral health
A medical approach to enamel caries treatment
No more ‘wait and watch’ with Curodont Repair – vVardis introduces a medical approach to enamel caries treatment. Professor G…
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Weight loss drugs could end obesity – but not without risks, says WHO
The breakthrough of weight loss jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Health…
Dentistry
Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’
The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…
Dentistry
Haleon partners with Tesco to deliver free oral health advice
Haleon, which owns oral health brands like Sensodyne, Corsodyl and Aquafresh, has partnered with UK retailer Tesco on a pilot…
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Northern Ireland pushes back vape ban
Northern Ireland will delay its ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes by two months, the government has…
Dentistry
Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers
A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…
Dentistry
Low emission, solar powered charity dental unit to be unveiled
A new, solar-powered mobile dental unit launched by Dentaid The Dental Charity is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Thanks…
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Pärla’s founders on crowdfunding – ‘be behind something amazing’
Oral care brand Pärla has launched a round of crowdfunding – we heard from Pärla’s founders and an investor on…
Dentistry
Plans approved for new dental school
Plans to open a new dental school in Norfolk have advanced, supported by £1.5 million in funding. The new dental…
Dentistry
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