Catherine Rutland
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Cancer risk top incentive to give up smoking and drinking
Cancer risk is the number one incentive given for quitting smoking and heavy drinking, new research shows. Half (50%) of smokers…
Oral health
Time to take stock and delegate
Catherine Rutland advocates communication and prioritisation and if things are getting on top of you – delegate. Sometimes I would…
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Mouth cancer rates in UK hit record high
Mouth cancer rates in the UK have jumped by 64% since 2007, according to figures from the Oral Health Foundation. Last…
Oral health
Don’t hesitate to ask for help
Be proud when you do something great, says Catherine Rutland, but always be willing to seek support when you need…
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Learning to say no
Saying no can be quite empowering and can stop you from crashing, says Catherine Rutland. I was advised recently by…
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Half of Brits feel poor oral health would negatively affect their work
More than half (58%) of Brits feel having bad teeth would negatively affect their confidence at work. Women were more…
Oral health
Leading from the front
Catherine Rutland recounts a visit to a dental practice, and how its attitude and leadership created a positive team vibe.…
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A quarter of Brits skip brushing their teeth twice a day
More than a quarter (27%) of British adults admit they don’t brush their teeth twice a day. And a third…
Oral health
Survey shows what patients look for when choosing a dentist
Ensuring patients’ teeth and gums (90%) are healthy is the most important value when choosing a dentist, research shows. The Consumer Oral…
Dentistry
Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth
British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…
Oral health
Four out of five adults visit the dentist regularly
More than four out of five adults (82%) visit the dentist at least once every two years. This increases for…
Dentistry
Concerning oral health trends in latest survey
Only 73% of people brush their teeth twice a day or more and 33% claim they never floss. That’s according…
Oral health
The importance of communication
Catherine Rutland recommends a little internal communication with yourself every day. I have been in the learning seat a lot…
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Think positive
Catherine Rutland talks about the importance of positivity in the dental profession. When I get to the end of a…
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NHS dentistry under the spotlight
In the second of a two-part article, Sophie Hatton reports back from Simplyhealth Professionals’ ‘If’ roundtable debate, which brought together…
Dentistry
Roger Matthews awarded an MBE
Catherine Rutland congratulates Roger Matthews for being awarded an MBE. When I took over writing this column from Roger Matthews…
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Looking forward or backwards
If you don’t reflect on what has gone right last year, how can you look forward to 2018, Catherine Rutland…
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