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Expand your CPD horizons
Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Listerine is bringing new online content to help support the ongoing CPD needs of…
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‘We’re on our own’ after childhood obesity strategy fails to tackle oral health issues
Michael Watson says the profession is on its own after the childhood obesity strategy failed to prioritise oral health. Aesop’s…
Dentistry
Dental experts slam toothless, ‘watered down’ obesity plan
Leading dental associations, charities and organisations have united to voice their disappointment over the government’s Childhood obesity: a plan for…
Oral health
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 set to tackle key issues
Taking place over 7-8 September, the Health and Care Innovation Expo 2016 is set to return to Manchester Central.…
Oral health
Anti-inflammatory diet could improve periodontal disease
New research has found that an anti-inflammatory diet could help those with periodontal disease. The small pilot study participants who…
Oral health
Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique
New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…
Oral health
Olympians urged to take care of their winning smiles
The global spectacle that is the Olympic Games has started in Rio de Janeiro, with the world’s elite athletes descending…
Oral health
A summer promoting oral health in India
Priya Sohan-Pall encourages other younger dental students to embrace opportunities involving promoting oral health. When applying for dentistry, an elective…
Young Dentist
Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of developing mouth cancer
People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according…
Oral health
Advert branded ‘irresponsible’ for linking sugary sweets to smiling
A leading health organisation is urging the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to investigate the Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert after branding…
Oral health
Improving oral health in care homes
The oral health of older people living in care homes needs to be given more priority, Michael Watson says. A…
Oral health
Exposure to common chemicals may cause irreversible damage to children’s teeth
A new study has found that early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause…
Oral health
Brits blame drinks for bad teeth
Tea, coffee, cola and fruit juice may be amongst the nation’s favourite drinks, but when it comes to Brits oral…
Oral health
Charity highlights risks of oral piercings
Research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation has found that, out of all oral piercings, tongue piercings top the chart.…
Oral health
Children take centre stage in new Teeth Team film
A host of children benefiting from an oral health programme have taken centre stage in a film all about how…
Oral health
NICE oral health guidelines for care homes backed
NICE has published new guidance titled ‘Oral health for adults in care homes’, to improve oral health in care homes.…
Oral health
Dental professionals urged to cut the confusion
A call for the dental profession to consolidate and collaborate in order to provide consistent messages on dental prevention aimed…
Oral health
New NICE guideline on care home oral care released
A new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline has been developed with the aim of improving oral health…
Oral health
New app launched to help smokers kick the habit
A new app to help smokers give up cigarettes for good is being launched this week. Using a combination of…
Oral health