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Kevin Lewis: Is this the brave new world of dentistry?
Brave new world?: Kevin Lewis suggests that the future is not made any brighter by ignoring lessons from history. It…
Dentistry
Four key women pioneers in dentistry
May Firoozmand discusses some of the key women pioneers in dental history and how they helped to pave the way…
Dentistry
The evolution of dental hygienists and dental therapists
‘This is such an exciting time’: In the lead up to National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, Miranda Steeples…
Dentistry
Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…
Dentistry
The Windrush generation – celebrating 75 years
Seventy five years after HMT Empire Windrush arrived in London, Rebecca Silver sheds a light on the story of the…
Dentistry
National Smile Month: a brief history
David Arnold looks back on the long road to public awareness of oral health – and the part National Smile…
Oral health
Ancient Mayan tooth glue prevented tooth decay
A new study has found that the glue used by ancient Mayans to stick gemstones to their teeth could have…
Dentistry
Now and then – orthodontic advances
From Egyptian mummies to modern-day options, Amy Westrope explores the progression of orthodontic treatment. In today’s digital world, it’s a…
Orthodontics