Paediatric Dentistry
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Large trial supports silver diamine fluoride for childhood decay
A large US trial has found that silver diamine fluoride can arrest tooth decay in more than half of affected…
Dentistry
Dental experts celebrate energy drink ban as official timeline set
The government has confirmed that new laws banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s will come into force…
Dentistry
Progress has stalled on children’s oral health, report warns
The UK is at risk of raising ‘one of the unhealthiest generations of children in decades’ as roughly one quarter…
Dentistry
First complete NHS standards for children’s oral health aim to localise care
In a ‘pivotal moment’, NHS England has released updated standards for children’s oral health which prioritise uncomplicated care in the…
Dentistry
Helicopter parenting: does overprotectiveness worsen children’s oral health?
Hannah Walsh discusses a study linking overbearing ‘helicopter parenting’ to children’s behaviour in the dental chair and explains why the…
Dentistry
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: keeping children smiling
Colgate discusses plans for the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures programme to help 1.7 million British children smile in 2026. Colgate’s…
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Children’s dental visits force half of parents to work evenings and weekends
New data showing 46% of working parents have to work extra hours on evenings or weekends to make up for…
Dentistry
Tooth-regeneration drug set for first trials in target patients
A Japanese biotech developing a drug aimed at regenerating teeth is moving towards its first trial in patients with the…
Dentistry
Could a silicone toothbrush help patients who struggle with brushing?
On World Environment Day (5 June), a new review suggests a silicone toothbrush may offer more than environmental benefits –…
Dentistry
How lasers are delivering precise procedures to enhance the patient experience
John Hutcheson reveals how he is transforming his 45-year approach to dentistry by integrating cutting-edge lasers into his practice. Advances…
Dentistry
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New research shows over half of young children admit to fibbing about brushing their teeth
More than half of young children in the UK admit to fibbing to parents about brushing their teeth, according to…
Dentistry
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The preventable paediatric crisis dentistry can no longer ignore
Hello Pearl responds to newly-released figures which show a crisis in paediatric dentistry – how can technology help the dental…
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Approaching paediatric orthodontics holistically
Biju Krishnan explores a more integrative approach to orthodontics that considers the impact of underlying issues, which can affect a…
Orthodontics
Calls for action on ‘national embarrassment’ of children’s oral health
‘Urgent action is needed’: a new report has laid out a strategy for the government to improve children’s oral health…
Dentistry
A new dawn for child-friendly dental care
Libi Al Muzian shares her journey in building Sunrise Dental Clinic – a pioneering paediatric dental practice which specialises in…
Dentistry
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Creative solutions for dental fear in children
Woo-Young Yoon explains how thinking out of the box can help to combat dental fear and anxiety in paediatric patients.…
Patient management
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Moving from Ukraine to the UK as a paediatric dentist
Mariya Dolhova shares her journey from paediatric dentistry in Ukraine to impacting dental health in the UK. Ukrainian paediatric dentist…
Dentistry
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Unlocking dental confidence in children
Sarah Mack shares her tips for adapting your dentistry to young patients to create dental-confident children and tackle the childhood…
Dentistry
Expanding your practice: everyday paediatric dentistry made easy
King’s College London introduces its Expanding Your Practice: Everyday Paediatric Dentistry Made Easy workshop, focusing on a minimal intervention approach to…
Dentistry
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