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Children’s oral health initiative to return this June
The First Smiles initiative from the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) will be returning this June, bringing oral health…
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The National Institute for Health Research wants you!
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) – the UK’s major funder of applied health research – is looking for…
Oral health
Donation received by African schoolchildren with smiles
The Oral Health Foundation has donated educational materials to children at Akato Primary School in Togo, West Africa. The charity…
Oral health
Oestrogen therapy beneficial for healthy teeth and gums
Oestrogen therapy could help women maintain the health of their teeth and gums following the menopause, a study has found.…
Oral health
How can our favourite pancake toppings affect our teeth?
The Oral Health Foundation has listed the UK’s favourite pancake toppings and what effect they have on our oral health.…
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Adults with periodontal disease at greater risk of ischaemic stroke
A new study has found that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have an ischaemic stroke than those…
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Dental therapy and hygiene students help raise awareness of children’s oral health
A group of dental therapy and hygiene students have been working with national charity Action for Children to help prevent tooth decay…
Oral health
Easy squeezy: new coating spells end to toothpaste waste
In a bid to reduce waste, researchers in Boston have developed a coating that can help get every last bit…
Oral health
How bulimia affects oral health
Ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Professor Andrew Eder is highlighting the effects of bulimia on oral health, most specifically…
Oral health
British toothbrushes six months old before they’re replaced
British toothbrushes on average are almost six months old, a new survey from White Glo has revealed. This is despite…
Oral health
Tooth loss linked to life expectancy
Tooth loss can be used as a major predictor to somebody’s life expectancy, according to a new study. The research,…
Oral health
Calls for local authorities to improve oral health services
Local authorities should improve oral health services and signposting to available dental services, the Oral Health Foundation has said. The…
Oral health
Calling all Oral Health readers!
Do you read Oral Health magazine? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking to improve the magazine, but we…
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BSPD publishes advice for parents of children with autism
A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) in support of parents of children…
Oral health
Tooth decay declared ‘significant public health issue’
The RCPCH has highlighted tooth decay as a significant public health issue in its State of Child Health publication. The Royal College of…
Oral health
The latest issue of Oral Health is sure to brighten your day
Have you received your copy of the January/February issue of Oral Health yet? Traditionally a time for resolutions and new starts, the…
Oral health
Dental students work to raise awareness of good oral health
A group of dental students have been working with year-10 college students to raise awareness of good oral health –…
Young Dentist
Heavy smoking slows down healing in the lower jaw after implants
Heavy smoking can cause problems with dental implants in the lower jaw, new research has found. A recent study compared…
Implant dentistry
Moving oral health higher up the government’s agenda
Oral health would be higher up on the government’s agenda if it knew the financial savings it could make, Seb…
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