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New toolkit helps dental professionals guide patients through pregnancy
Philips introduces its new Maternal Health Toolkit, designed to help dental professionals support patients during pregnancy. Philips has created a…
Oral health
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‘Treated like a machine’ – experts call for miscarriage leave in dentistry
As dental professionals discuss their experiences of returning to work after miscarriage, the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for…
Dentistry
Ditch vaping if you want to get pregnant, experts say
Experts have recommended that those trying to get pregnant should avoid vaping following a new study into fertility. Analysis of…
Health & research
Navigating baby loss in dentistry and beyond: a personal perspective
Nikki McPherson opens up about her own struggles with pregnancy loss and why it is an important topic to consider…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 10 September 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Queen Elizabeth II – dentistry…
Dentistry
One million pregnant patients miss out on free access to NHS dentistry
Almost one million pregnant patients missed out on free NHS dental care amidst the current access crisis. Patients are entitled…
Dentistry
How dentists can detect pregnancy in the mouth
Setareh Pirmorad explores the different conditions pregnant patients might present with and how dentists can treat them. Every dentist recommends…
Oral health
Good oral health during pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth
Treating gingivitis during pregnancy can lower the risk of preterm and low weight infants. This is according to new research…
Oral health
A dental student’s guide to…pregnant patients
Hannah Hook discusses the considerations and understandings needed when working with pregnant patients. During pregnancy a variety of anatomical and…
Young Dentist
Oral health considerations in pregnancy
Maria Papavergos explores the changing oral health during pregnancy as well as how improving oral health can improve fertility. Oral…
Oral health
Why we must prioritise the dental health of pregnant mothers now more than ever
Dr Mike Heffernan explains the dental health challenges connected to pregnancy and how best to help your patients overcome them…
Dentistry
Guidance updated for pregnant healthcare workers in face of COVID-19
As local lockdowns continue to crop up across the UK, updated advice has been released for pregnant healthcare workers. The…
Dentistry
Vitamin D during pregnancy could improve children’s oral health
Taking large doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could improve the oral health of children. A clinical trial split 600 women into…
Oral health
What 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 1…
Dentistry
Pregnant women could be smoking or drinking in private
Pregnant women could be hiding their smoking and drinking habits to avoid negative reactions, a recent study has found. Researchers…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… A third of…
Dentistry
Gum disease increases chances of an early labour
Gum disease significantly increases the chances of pregnant women going into labour early, a new study has found. The study…
Oral health
Pregnancy matters!
Oral-B explains how it is supporting the message of important oral health amongst pregnant women. Most women will be aware…
Oral health
Pregnant women likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis
A new study has found that pregnant women are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular…
Oral health