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Sugar tax – are you for or against?
Claire Stevens and Alun Rees argue for and against George Osborne’s plans for a sugary drinks tax. In his 2016…
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Improved oral health could slow cognitive decline
Improved oral health along with regular visits to the dentist could slow cognitive decline as people age. A new study,…
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Largest ever improvement in children’s oral health in Wales
A survey has shown the most significant improvement in children’s oral health in Wales ever recorded. The study by Cardiff…
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Oral hygiene on the front line
Sophie Bracken visited Sarah Gilder, lead hygienist at The Dental Surgery, to discover the benefits of putting hygiene at the…
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New guide highlights the effects hidden sugars have on our oral health
Public Health England has launched the Eatwell Guide to highlight the dangerous effects hidden sugars can have on our oral…
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Campaign launched to help cut sugar consumption
Practice Plan is using social media to promote the importance of reducing sugar in our diets. Using the hashtag #PPSweetFreedom, Practice…
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Improving patients’ denture experience
By 2050, 22% of the global population will be aged over 60. This increase in the elderly population may present…
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Join the lecture: the hygienist’s role in prevention
This year GSK Consumer Healthcare will be exhibiting at the Dentistry Show on stand G40 showcasing leading oral care brands,…
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Only 27% of people use sugar-free gum as part of their oral health regime
Most people in the UK don’t regularly chew sugar-free gum as part of their oral healthcare routine. Mydentist asked 750…
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Connecting the dots on World Oral Health Day
Celebrated every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is an international event that celebrates the benefits of…
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Healthy teeth whitening for patients ‘on the go’
James Goolnik says 3D White Whitestrips from Oral-B can help meet patient demand for effective, convenient and affordable teeth whitening.…
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Link between gum disease and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
A new study has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early…
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The BDHF changes its name to the Oral Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation will be changing its name to the Oral Health Foundation from 4 April. The charity believes…
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Essential oils mouthrinse proven to reduce levels of plaque
Essential oil mouthrinse, as an adjunct to mechanical cleaning, has been proven to reduce plaque in the mouth. Johnson &…
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Deliver six hours of fresh breath
A published clinical investigation shows an oral malodour reduction by using a sonic tongue brush combined with an antimicrobial tongue…
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Dental teams must target mums-to-be to help them quit smoking
Dental teams should include smoking cessation as part of their treatment service to improve the nation’s future health. This comes…
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CDO outlines key themes for oral health strategy
Sara Hurley has outlined the key themes of her integrated strategy for oral health and dental care. Speaking at the…
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New lectures discuss dentine hypersensitivity and how to deal with nervous patients
2016 Talking Points in the dentistry lecture series, presented by the Sensodyne brand, offers tailored sessions for different team members…
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Will the Government implement a sugar tax?
We cannot rely on the Government, manufacturers and retailers to reduce sugar intake and improve children’s oral health, Michael Watson…
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