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Three in five call for dentists to be paid more for NHS work
Two thirds of the public believe NHS dental services to be in crisis, with the majority wanting more government investment…
Dentistry
Four million people off work with dental illnesses
A new survey has revealed that one in 10 adults in England have missed at least two weeks of work…
Dentistry
Philips launches new Sonicare brush head
The new Philips Sonicare brush head is clinically proven for sensitive teeth and sensitive to the environment. Around 30% of people…
Oral health
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Man reportedly dies following DIY dentistry complications
A 52-year-old man has reportedly died from sepsis due to complications caused by DIY dentistry. A source close to the…
Dentistry
Superdrug store to hand out free dental care products
Superdrug will hand out oral health care products for free at two of its stores as part of a new…
Dentistry
Introducing the ‘associate dental therapist’
This month, Cat Edney explores the concept of the associate dental therapist and why she believes more therapists should adopt…
Dentistry
‘Artificial tongue’ developed to target oral bacteria
Researchers have designed a chemical sensor array or ‘artificial tongue’ which identifies and deactivates bacteria in the mouth. Published in…
Health & research
‘Prevention could change people’s lives’ – why we must act now
Ingrid Perry MBE, newly appointed prevention lead at mydentist, discusses the importance of preventive oral healthcare and how targeted initiatives…
Oral health
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Overseas registration changes will not relieve NHS dental pressures – but dental therapists could
Linzy Baker shares her concerns over the proposed changes to overseas registration and highlights the benefits of utilising dental therapists…
Dentistry
Oral microbiome transplants could prevent dental decay, study says
Early results from a trial into the efficacy of oral microbiome transplants suggest that the procedure successfully prevents dental caries…
Dentistry
Volume three of 100 GBT Clinical Cases unveiled
The third edition of 100 GBT Clinical Cases showcases the versatility and efficacy of guided biofilm therapy (GBT) in a…
Oral health
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The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2024 is coming to town
After the resounding success of the 2023 event, Listerine launches the 2024 edition of the Dental Hygienist Roadshow! To register…
Oral health
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The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan
Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…
Dentistry
Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show
The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show.…
Dentistry
Join the revolution in dental hygiene – the 2024 Dental Hygienist Roadshow!
Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! Listerine invites you to the 2024 Dental Hygienist Roadshow and exclusive Q&A…
Oral health
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Calls for government to act fast on children’s dental decay
Children living in the most deprived areas are twice more likely to experience tooth decay, new research shows. New data…
Dentistry
Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental…
Dentistry
One quarter of adults have delayed dental care due to cost, study says
One third of adults said the cost of dental care had affected the type of treatment they had, with a…
Dentistry
‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the…
Dentistry
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