Oral health

Public Health England launches tool to improve children’s oral health

Public Health England has launched a new tool that will empower local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention.…

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Get yourself connected

Seb Evans reviews the latest connected electric toothbrush from Philips. Most dentists and dental professionals would probably agree that their…

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To improve children’s oral health, dental visits are ‘only part of the story’

It’s time to get our teeth into improving children’s oral health, argues Professor Elizabeth Kay, foundation dean of Peninsula Dental…

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New cancer treatment could be a ‘game changer’

An immunotherapy drug hailed as a potential ‘game changer’ could soon offer new hope to cancer patients. Researchers believe nivolumab…

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Is beating bad breath the key to happiness?

New research suggests that combating halitosis can dramatically increase happiness. A new study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked…

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FGDP(UK) calls for sugar tax on milkshakes

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) says high sugar milk-based drinks should not be exempt from the government’s…

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Empowering dental hygienists

Renowned dental hygienist Karen Walker is urging dental professionals to stand up and be counted, following the success of a…

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Type 2 diabetes ‘timebomb’ prompts call on government to ‘take dentistry seriously’

England looks set to reach five million type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 2020 – five years sooner than previously thought…

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BSDHT conference to offer a fresh perspective

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is giving its members the opportunity to get a fresh perspective…

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Mouth cancer campaign returns in a bid to reduce mortality rate

Mouth Cancer Action Month returns this November with the aim to reduce the amount of lives claimed by the disease and…

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Making a difference in children’s oral health

Child tooth decay needs to be tackled in schools, rather than waiting for a visit to the dental practice, Michael…

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The perfect combination

Evdokia Chasioti explains why preventive care and successful implant placement are ideal bedfellows. Maintenance once dental implants are fitted and…

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Toothpaste not ‘a waste of time and money’

A new study has found that toothbrushing alone may be as effective as toothbrushing with toothpaste in terms of plaque…

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Teeth Team aims to transform child dental care across the UK

A practice manager has taken a fresh look at dental health and launched Teeth Team in a bid to raise awareness…

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Untreated tooth infections increase heart disease risk

A new study has found that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times.…

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Dental practice’s sunflower competition reaches for the sky

A dental practice in Exeter has been bringing the community together to raise money for AgeUK. Life Dental and Wellbeing’s…

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COHIPB – England’s answer to Childsmile – is launched

The Children’s Oral Health Improvement Programme Board (COHIPB) has been launched in England to help combat children’s oral health issues.…

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Nestlé retracts ‘The Smile Factory’ advert

Food and drink manufacturer Nestlé has taken steps to withdraw its ‘The Smile Factory’ advertising campaign following an appeal from…

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Paediatric specialty premieres cutting edge clinical testing and research

Paediatric dentists across the UK returned to their clinics last week with new perspectives on the treatment of immature traumatised…

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