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European dental leaders unite for a cavity-free future
Following the launch of the new European chapter for The Alliance for a Cavity Free Future in 2013, bringing together…
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Close contacts
Both practices in which I work are highly motivated when it comes to periodontal disease. Each practice has a team…
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Dental charity welcomes Action on Sugar group
A new group formed to tackle and reverse the growing obesity epidemic has been welcomed by the British Dental Health…
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Dental charity urgently needs your help
Due to circumstances beyond Bridge2Aid’s control, the charity needs to raise at least £50,000 before 31 March 2014 to ensure…
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DOTS – Preventive Lines and the Big Picture
Top 5 tips for the young hygienist. (1) Practice what you preach. Don’t forget that YOU are the standard so…
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Tooth wear could signal an eating disorder
Did you know figures suggest that 1.6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder, 40% of…
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President of the British Dental Health Foundation announced
Tony Newton has been elected as the new president of the British Dental Health Foundation. Tony replaces outgoing president John…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy raises £600 for Mouth Cancer Action Month
Together with their 4,000 members, the society raised the money through two mouth cancer screening workshops at their annual conference,…
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Dental team proud of their Iron Man
In September, implant dentist Tim Doswell took on the Welsh Iron Man Challenge. The team at The Smile Spa, in…
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UK has ‘flabbergasting’ disregard for oral cancer risks
More than 20 million people wouldn’t change their lifestyle even if they knew someone with mouth cancer, according to new…
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‘I will walk 500 miles’
The Proclaimers sang about doing it. Christina Chatfield is doing it. Through National Smile Month 2014, Christina will be walking…
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Alarm as teens buy into ‘glamour’ of slim cigarettes
Slimline cigarettes have been voted ‘cute, classy and feminine’ by 15 year olds who rate the slimmer brands as weaker…
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50% fear mouth cancer above others
More than half of us are more frightened of developing mouth cancer than other cancers. Almost two in three (61.3%)…
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DH&T awards – the full shortlist 2014
You’ve got to be in it to win it Best Young Hygienist (under 30) Kate Atkinson – Thompson & Thomas…
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Updated Scope of Practice now online
The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its Scope of Practice guidance to reflect recent decisions on direct access and…
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‘Half the population left vulnerable’
In a survey conducted by OnePoll1, three times as many people said they would support giving the jab to boys…
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2p – and hygienists scoop a new tool!
Dentsply announce three winners of Cavitron competition at BDTA Dental Showcase The chance to win a Cavitron Jet Plus was…
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‘The ripple effect’
Many people believe in fate or destiny. Few can offer a reason for doing so without retorting ‘just because I…
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New Oral-B ‘Up To Date’ seminars
Oral-B is inviting clinical dental professionals to attend a free CPD accredited evening event at one of 10 locations: London…
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