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Gain CPD on identifying the signs of tooth wear
Escarcel, a recent pan-European study, among 3,187 subjects aged 18-35, concluded that one in three young adults suffer from tooth…
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FGDP(UK) supports push for faster cancer diagnosis
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) has expressed its support for a new standards document on cancer referrals…
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‘Forced apology’ guidance tying clinicians in knots
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has questioned the validity of the newly released General Dental Council…
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New app launched to help smokers kick the habit
A new app to help smokers give up cigarettes for good is being launched this week. Using a combination of…
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Electronic toothbrush sees what you don’t
Oral-B’s Genius intelligent toothbrush system combines Position Detection Technology with Triple Pressure Control and the Professional Timer to help users…
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Pregnant women likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis
A new study has found that pregnant women are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular…
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Regular consumption of sports drinks a risk to children’s health
New research has found that 89% of school children are consuming sports drinks, with 68% drinking them regularly (between once and seven…
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‘Cake culture’ fuelling oral health and obesity
Professor Nigel Hunt has warned of the dangers to oral health when celebrating special occasions at work with cake. Speaking…
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New toothbrushing programme given the thumbs up
A new toothbrushing programme for nursery and school staff is proving a valuable resource for hundreds of education and health…
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#MySmileySelfie competition winners announced
The winners of the National Smile Month #MySmileySelfie competition have been announced as the staff from: St Clements Dental in…
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Dental team receives award for local community work
A team of oral health experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE)…
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Funding grant for simple saliva test for gum disease
A research team from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has been awarded a grant from the Oral and Dental…
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Changing the headlines
With everybody talking about the alarming figures for children’s oral health recently, Seb Evans went along to the first BSPD…
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Drinking very hot beverages could increase cancer risk
A new report from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has found that consuming very hot drinks…
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Typical toothbrushing times for Brits discovered
Research conducted by the Oral Health Foundation has uncovered the most likely times we are to brush our teeth. More…
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New imaging device to aid early oral cancer diagnosis
A new clinical imaging instrument to aid early mouth cancer diagnosis has been developed by a research group at King’s…
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A healthy smile and fresh breath key to finding love
A healthy smile has been ranked as the physical attribute most likely to attract a new partner, according to new research…
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What makes you smile?
As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation has gone on a mission to find out what is…
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All children should have access to a dentist
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is supporting a call by the British Dental Association (BDA) for tooth decay…
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