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UK rapper supports children’s oral health scheme
Rapper Professor Green has teamed up with the NHS to launch a competition for primary schools to encourage healthy toothbrushing…
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Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds
Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…
Dentistry
The importance of interdental cleaning
TePe explains how dental professionals can communicate the importance of interdental cleaning to their patients and the right products to…
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‘It makes brushing feel effortless’: putting a new product through its paces
We hear from four dental professionals on why the latest Philips 5000-7000 Series sonic toothbrush is delivering for their patients’…
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My life-changing experience volunteering at a refugee camp
‘You wish you could do more’: dentist Farah Elnaqa shares the reality of providing dental care treatment in a refugee…
Dentistry
More than 500,000 cancer patients face ‘dangerous delays’ to treatment
Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients…
Dentistry
Bupa Dental Care hosts inaugural Dental Health Is… Live conference
Bupa Dental Care held its first-ever Dental Health Is… Live conference, welcoming more than 1,000 clinicians and practice managers. Delegates…
Dentistry
Philips launches advanced sonic toothbrush with adaptive technology
On 13 January 2025, Philips launched its most innovative Sonicare toothbrush, which features new adaptive brushing technology, 62,000 gentle sonic…
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One third of Brits skip toothbrushing when tired
Two thirds of people said they brush for less than two minutes, while one in three said they would skip…
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Green tea used to treat oral inflammation
An adhesive derived from green tea has shown promise as a treatment for oral mucositis (inflammation of the mouth) in…
Dentistry
Calls for government action on supervised toothbrushing disparity
Supervised toothbrushing provision varies greatly between different UK areas according to new research, as experts criticise the government’s failure to…
Dentistry
One in 20 adults both smoke and vape, study finds
New research has revealed that the dual use of vape products and cigarettes is on the rise, with over one…
Dentistry
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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