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Campaign launched to raise awareness of gum disease
On Thursday 12 May this year, for the first time in its 67-year history, the British Society of Periodontology (BSP)…
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Charity helping in the battle against tooth decay
National charity, 4Children, is working in partnership with Public Health England to explore the feasibility of a supervised toothbrushing programme…
Oral health
Academic dental clinic opens
The University of Essex’s new purpose-built academic dental clinic was praised for its innovation and imagination by the Chief Dental…
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Warning: high sugar content
Just how much sugar goes into the nation’s coffee shop favourites? Unless you’ve been in a sugar-induced haze over the last…
Oral health
Improving children’s oral health through prevention
The dental profession should get behind those working to make prevention a reality, Michael Watson says. Alistair Burt MP, who…
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Dental professionals asked to make hand hygiene go viral
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) and Association of Clinical Oral Microbiologists (ACOM) are asking oral health professionals…
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Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to child oral health problems
Inadequate tooth brushing supervision could lead to almost four million under-14s developing oral health problems, according to the BDHF. A…
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New dental textbook helps students better understand oral biology
A dentistry textbook is set to become the next ‘must-have’ item for dental students around the world. Essential Clinical Oral…
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Improved oral health could slow cognitive decline
Improved oral health along with regular visits to the dentist could slow cognitive decline as people age. A new study,…
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Largest ever improvement in children’s oral health in Wales
A survey has shown the most significant improvement in children’s oral health in Wales ever recorded. The study by Cardiff…
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Connecting the dots on World Oral Health Day
Celebrated every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is an international event that celebrates the benefits of…
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Link between gum disease and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
A new study has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early…
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Oral health issues cost UK economy £36.6 million each year
Employees missing work due to oral health issues costs the UK £36.6 million a year, according to a new study.…
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Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
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No quick fix for children’s hospital admissions
The initiative taken by MP and dentist Sir Paul Beresford to obtain an adjournment debate on child dental health in…
Oral health
National Toothache Day puts oral health in focus
One of Europe’s largest dental treatment providers, Mydentist, is encouraging people across the UK to prioritise their oral health, as…
Oral health
Tax sugary drinks to protect children’s teeth, says FGDP(UK)
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed. The proposal, which came…
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Research grants to improve children’s oral health
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) will fund a number of research fellowships to address concerns about the current state…
Oral health
BDA warns not to leave oral health off health agenda
The BDA has reminded the Government that oral health should be at the heart of any health planning. This has come…
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