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Face to face with caries management game changers at IDS
Forward thinking sisters who are changing the face of caries management hosted a ‘meet the founders’ session at IDS on…
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Unlocking the power of therapy-led care
Claire Bennett discusses the advantages and learning opportunities that come with integrating a therapy-led model into practice. As the dental…
Dentistry
From prevention to policy: the power of dental hygienists and therapists
Rachael England explores why dental hygienists and therapists are vital in improving global oral health and advancing preventative care. For…
Dentistry
Nearly one in four children skip toothbrushing
A new survey has revealed that nearly a quarter of children (24%) skip toothbrushing altogether because they ‘forget or become…
Dentistry
Treeline dentists bring oral healthcare charity to Malaysia
Find out more about life changing charity dental work in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, carried about by the team at Treeline…
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My first dental patient experience
Charlie Steward, a dental therapy student, shares his experience treating his first patient, offering insight into the challenges and lessons…
Dentistry
Will supervised toothbrushing be effective? The profession reacts
The dental profession speaks out following the news that a national supervised toothbrushing scheme will be rolled out in early…
Dentistry
Early detection and effective management of incipient carious lesions
Incipient carious lesions remain a prevalent issue worldwide – vVARDIS discusses the global impact, and how to prevent and treat…
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The influence of mentorship on professional growth
Cat Edney explores how mentorship shapes dental therapists’ growth, sharing insights from two professionals with diverse experiences. The journey of…
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Supervised toothbrushing launched in UK schools
A national supervised toothbrushing programme will be rolled out for UK children aged three to five from April, the government…
Oral health
Ramadan and oral health: are miswak sticks effective?
The miswak stick, a historic oral hygiene tool, is still used by many Muslims during Ramadan – Sumaiyah Habib explores how…
Dentistry
HPV Awareness Day – understanding HPV in oral health
‘Most people will contract HPV at some point in their lives’: To mark HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness Day, the Oral…
Dentistry
Ramadan and oral health – everything you need to know
With Ramadan starting this week, Sakina Syed explores how fasting impacts oral health and shares her top oral hygiene tips…
Dentistry
Colgate introduces a new era in active prevention
Dental professionals from across the UK recently attended an immersive event as Colgate introduced a new era in active prevention.…
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Influencers to educate youth on vaping dangers in new government project
The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in…
Dentistry
Listerine Roadshow 2025: advancing oral hygiene education for all!
Introducing the Listerine Oral Hygiene Roadshow 2025 – a new chapter in education and collaboration. Over the past two years,…
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Perfecting the Piezon technique
Join Faye Donald on Monday 24 February at 7pm as she discusses how to perfect the Piezon technique. With the…
Dentistry
Physical activity may prevent adolescents from smoking
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in childhood may prevent 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first cigarette, according to a new…
Health & research
Dental therapy – love at first bite?
Cat Edney looks back on 20 years of Valentine’s Day patients, and the highs and lows of a relationship with…
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