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One in five adults view brushing teeth as more important daily task than exercise
More than one fifth (21%) of adults in the UK report brushing their teeth as a more important daily task…
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… More than 70%…
Dentistry
Dentistry takes top spot for most delayed healthcare service
Dentistry comes first on the list of the most delayed healthcare services in the UK. In an Oral Health Foundation…
Oral health
Nearly one quarter of UK adults only clean their teeth once a day
Nearly one in four (23%) Brits admit they only brush their teeth once a day. And many have no…
Oral health
Younger adults less likely than over 55s to understand benefits of toothbrushing
Younger adults are six times less likely than the over 55s to understand benefits of toothbrushing to reduce caries. This…
Oral health
Oral Health Summit – National Smile Month: making it work for you
Dr Ben Atkins will speak about National Smile Month and how it can help you reach your goals at…
Oral health
Instagram takeover – Ben Atkins on National Smile Month
This week will see Ben Atkins take over Dentistry’s Instagram account. Here we find out what’s in store. Hi, I’m…
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 end of…
Dentistry
One in 10 adults more self conscious of smile after COVID-19
One in 10 UK adults are more self conscious of their pearly whites following the pandemic. This is according to…
Dentistry
Oral Health Summit – guide to using oral hygiene to reduce stress in everyday practice
Dr Ben Atkins will discuss how to use oral hygiene to reduce stress in everyday practice at the first ever…
Oral health
COVID-19 and its impact on mouth cancer
Philip Lewis looks at the impact the COVID pandemic has had on the early detection of mouth cancer. It is…
Oral health
One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay
More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals. The survey –…
Dentistry
New plans for water fluoridation – reaction from the profession
Calls are being made for better investment to support the government’s latest water fluoridation plans. In a new white paper,…
Oral health
Eight in 10 at increased risk of caries since pandemic, research shows
More than half (55%) of the UK say they have neglected their teeth during lockdown – sparking fears over increased…
Oral health
Eight million people waiting for an NHS dental appointment
Around one in seven people in the UK are unable to access NHS treatment this Christmas, a new study shows.…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – 10% UK’s dental hygienists and therapists not back at work
Of those who are back at work, more than half of the UK’s dental hygienists and therapists are working reduced…
Oral health
COVID-19 – mouth cancer referrals fall by 33%
Mouth cancer referrals have fallen by one third since the start of the pandemic – sparking calls for urgent action.…
Dentistry
Mind the gap – how the pandemic revealed growing inequalities in dental decay
The pandemic has only highlighted the wide disparity between rich and poor in the UK, says Ben Atkins. Oral health…
Oral health
Sharing toothbrush containers increases risk of COVID-19 transmission, study suggests
Sharing the same toothbrush and toothpaste tube can contribute to the spread COVID-19, latest research reveals. A new study suggests…
Oral health