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Improving perio health in style
A number of key decision makers and specialists in periodontology, dental public health and restorative dentistry came together recently to…
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Dental hygienist and therapist dies
A dental hygienist and therapist has lost her fight against a rare lymphoma (12 August 2012), writes therapist Amanda Gallie.…
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DH&T Awards – news alert!
The deadline for pre-registration to the DH&T Awards has been extended! Calling all dental care professionals, you still have time…
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Be on your guard against oral health problems
After Team GB Hockey star Kate Walsh suffered a serious facial injury during the Olympics, a leading oral health charity…
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Mouth cancer action campaign underway
The British Dental Health Foundation today announced details of the UK’s largest mouth cancer action campaign, dedicated to raising awareness…
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Direct access set for March 2013?
The General Dental Council (GDC) is reported to have decided that a paper should be drawn up for its next…
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Dental Academy head receives national award
The head of the University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy, Sara Holmes MBE, has been selected for the most prestigious award…
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Looking potential mates in the mouth
Teeth may act as a form of human ornament display that signals mate quality to others, new research has suggested.…
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BSDHT registration now open
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy has announced that registration for its flagship Annual Oral Health Conference &…
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Pearls of wisdom
Is direct access to patients about to become the jewel in the crown for DH&Ts? Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft…
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New molecule means cavity proof teeth
Scientists have created a new molecule that may make teeth cavity-proof and may change dental care forever. The new molecule,…
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Seaweed bacteria may prevent tooth decay
Scientists claim the use of microbes found on seaweed to see more effective results in the fight against tooth decay…
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Orthodontic patients and their oral health toolkit
Good oral hygiene is vital for orthodontic appliance patients. Daniel Bills and Deborah Lyle reveal why Good oral hygiene is…
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New judge for DH&T awards
Jacky Hart Dip DT (RCS) Dip DH has joined the judging panel for these awards. She graduated as a dental…
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Are you a fast mover?
A rapid response unit saves lives – a rapid response to a patient complaint can save face. DDU dento-legal adviser…
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Postcard from America
We go Stateside as hygienist and founder of http://www.dentalbuzz.com/, Trish Walraven, paints a picture  I live in Texas, and work…
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Gum disease link to increase in head and neck cancer
The British Dental Health Foundation is looking to educate the public on good oral health after scientists discovered severe gum…
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Don’t forget! GDC fees due 31 July
Dental care professionals (DCPs) are being reminded to pay their annual retention fee (ARF) to the General Dental Council (GDC)…
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Nigel Carter awarded OBE
Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF), has been awarded an OBE in Queen’s birthday honours.…
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