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Influence oral health in your local community
Colgate has launched the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures 2016 CPD programme. Focused on children and community engagement, through the Bright…
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A career in sports dentistry
Peter Fine highlights the pathway to a career in providing dental care for athletes The role of the sports dentist is…
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‘Night owl’ teenagers at heightened risk of tooth decay
New research suggests that adolescents who prefer to stay up late at night are at a significantly higher risk of…
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Donation strengthens children’s oral health in Ecuador
Thousands of toothbrushes and toothpaste has been donated to strengthen the oral health status of Ecuadorian children in need. The…
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Merging oral healthcare and nutritional therapy
A two-day course taking place in London over 14-15 October could help dental professionals better understand the role of nutrition in…
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Bursting with the latest oral health news, tips and technology
Have you received your copy of the September/October issue of Oral Health yet? As we leave the heady days of summer behind…
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‘Together we are stronger,’ says European Federation of Periodontology president
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, we speak to the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), Juan Blanco,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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