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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…
Oral health
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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…
Oral health
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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…
Oral health
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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…
Dentistry
Oral care brand Pärla calls for crowdfunding investment
Dental professionals will have an exclusive opportunity to invest in sustainable oral care brand Pärla as it launches its first…
Business
Leading the charge against mouth cancer
The Oral Health Foundation issues a call for action on mouth cancer to the dental profession for Mouth Cancer Action…
Dentistry
Preventing caries and periodontal disease with TePe IDBs
We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices. Effective plaque control…
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Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals
As of yesterday (5 November), the government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Parliament, which includes banning smoking…
Dentistry
Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest…
Dentistry
Dentists warn against sweets for Halloween
Trick or treat?: Children should be given stickers or playdough instead of sweets for Halloween, according to leading dentists. This…
Dentistry
Half of three-year-olds have never seen a dentist, survey says
Only 45% of parents said they had taken or planned to take their child to the dentist before the age…
Dentistry
Pub garden smoking ban dropped following backlash
The government is reportedly moving away from plans to ban smoking in some open air spaces amid hospitality opposition. In…
Dentistry
Dental crisis: the knock-on effects for mouth cancer
The ongoing dental crisis in the UK has led to fears that while many patients now simply cannot get an…
Dentistry
Government considering raising tax on vapes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in the upcoming autumn budget. The vaping products levy…
Dentistry
Text message reminders improve oral health in teenagers, study finds
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, according to a new study. Researchers from the…
Dentistry
Sober October: exploring alcohol and oral health
Manrina Rhode discusses the impact of alcohol on oral health, and why October is a valuable time to evaluate our…
Aesthetic dentistry
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