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The importance of managing oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic
With COVID-19 limiting clinicians’ interaction with patients, Rohini Bansal lists the advice she’s giving to her patients so they can…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – valuing your hygienist
Claire Berry highlights how easy and satisfying a hygienist’s job is when a dental practice and clinician values their work.…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC registrants do…
Dentistry
More than nine in 10 dentists say lockdown worsened UK’s oral health
The significant majority of dental professionals (96%) believe lockdown has negatively impacted the UK’s oral health.  As a result, they…
Dentistry
The lockdown diet: effects, and the role of the GDP
As patients start coming back to dental practices, Elizabeth Offen looks at how their oral health may have changed and…
Oral health
People with gum disease at higher risk of gastric cancer
People who suffer from gum disease have a higher risk of developing certain forms of cancer, a study suggests. Published…
Oral health
Oral herpes rates are falling in children, statistics reveal
Fewer people are being exposed to oral herpes during their childhood, new research has found.  The number of children exposed…
Dentistry
‘Significant’ drop in cigarette sales after introduction of plain packaging
The introduction of plain, standardised packaging has discouraged the UK public from purchasing cigarettes. This is according to a new…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – toothpaste is just toothpaste, right?
Not all toothpaste is made the same. Claire Berry summarises her findings about Oral-B Pro Expert toothpaste. What if I…
Oral health
‘Fridge pickers wear bigger knickers’ – but what about their oral health?
Snacking in the UK has increased by 40% during the coronavirus lockdown. Amie Holder-Soares highlights what we need to consider…
Oral health
One third of adults in deprived areas have untreated tooth decay, survey shows
More than one quarter of England’s population suffers from tooth decay, new oral health survey statistics reveal. The data shows…
Dentistry
How COVID-19 has changed the perio landscape
With patients coming back to dental practices after months away, Gamze Eroglu explores how the lockdown has changed the perio…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘The hardest week…
Dentistry
Good oral health boosts athletes’ sporting performance
Following simple oral health tips can lead to better sporting performance among athletes, a new study has revealed.  Elite athletes…
Oral health
Pokémon releases app to promote dental hygiene
The Pokémon Company has released a mobile app to encourage children to brush their teeth. In 2016, the release of…
Oral health
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Black Lives Matter…
Dentistry
Nurturing the oral microbiome
Maria Papavergos paints the preventative picture and explains why and how we can all nurture our oral microbiome. The education…
Oral health
Poor oral health could worsen Crohn’s disease, study shows
Poor oral health could worsen gut inflammation and conditions such as Crohn’s disease, a new study has suggested. Just over…
Dentistry
Pickles can help to prevent tooth decay, study finds
Pickles can help to reduce the level of cavity-producing bacteria and lead to better oral health, it has been suggested.…
Oral health
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