Oral health

Does water fluoridation cause childhood IQ loss?

New research found ‘significant inverse associations’ between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores, calling the safety of water fluoridation into…

Dentistry

A song and a teddy bear: encouraging children to brush

Dental therapist Victoria Wilson draws inspiration from daughters Sophia and Alice to refine strategies for developing children’s proprioceptive senses and…

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Evidence-based excellence: advancing periodontal care with Philips innovations

Join Anna Middleton and Sulaman Anwar on Tuesday 14 January at 7pm as they discuss advancing periodontal care with Philips…

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A medical approach to enamel caries treatment

No more ‘wait and watch’ with Curodont Repair – vVardis introduces a medical approach to enamel caries treatment. Professor G…

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Weight loss drugs could end obesity – but not without risks, says WHO

The breakthrough of weight loss jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Health…

Dentistry

Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’

The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…

Dentistry

Haleon partners with Tesco to deliver free oral health advice

Haleon, which owns oral health brands like Sensodyne, Corsodyl and Aquafresh, has partnered with UK retailer Tesco on a pilot…

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Northern Ireland pushes back vape ban

Northern Ireland will delay its ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes by two months, the government has…

Dentistry

Scientists invent dentures with octopus-inspired suckers

A team of scientists have designed a new type of denture with octopus-like suckers for improved grip and comfort. The…

Dentistry

Low emission, solar powered charity dental unit to be unveiled

A new, solar-powered mobile dental unit launched by Dentaid The Dental Charity is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.  Thanks…

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Pärla’s founders on crowdfunding – ‘be behind something amazing’

Oral care brand Pärla has launched a round of crowdfunding – we heard from Pärla’s founders and an investor on…

Dentistry

Plans approved for new dental school

Plans to open a new dental school in Norfolk have advanced, supported by £1.5 million in funding. The new dental…

Dentistry

Philips launches new All-In-One brush head

Cosmetic, periodontal and hygienist experts share their experiences with the new Philips All-In-One brush head and their professional recommendations. Philips…

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations…

Dentistry

Supporting practices with the extension of direct access

John Makin looks at embedding changes to direct access allowing hygienists and therapists to supply and administer prescription-only medicines. Since…

Oral health

Oral health education delivered to 30,000 children

An oral health programme is one third of the way to achieving its target to reach 90,000 UK school children…

Dentistry

Celebrating success: the Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2024

The Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has taken the UK by storm this year, delivering an exceptional blend of education and…

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Nilesh Parmar: which toothbrush is best for patients?

Dentist Nilesh Parmar discusses the Sonicare toothbrush, his weapon of choice to combat oral bacteria that can wreck implants and…

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Annual mouth cancer cases reach 10,000 in the UK

Annual cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK have risen to 10,825 according to newly-released data, up from 8,864…

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