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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…
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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
Periodontitis treatment simplified with Ubigel
Dental Sky shares some advice for treating periodontitis, including its new non-surgical solution for regeneration the oral mucosa. Managing periodontitis…
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Perio made easy: implementing ‘Healthy Gums Do Matter’ into primary care settings
Join Shazad Saleem on Tuesday 30 January at 7pm as he discusses perio made easy: implementing ‘Healthy Gums Do Matter’…
Oral health
Answering the call for excellence with GBT
Sophia Spriggs explains how arranging a specialist, one-on-one conference call for expert guidance can refine how dental practices make best…
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Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe.  The findings…
Dentistry
Labour Child Health Action Plan: a step closer to self-care as a solution?
Bas Vorsteveld, Haleon vice president and general manager Great Britain and Ireland, reveals his views on Labour’s Child Health Action…
Dentistry
New year, new personal development plan
This month, Cat Edney discusses the benefits of updating your personal development plan for 2024 and her tips for getting…
Columnists
Corporate philanthropy is not just for Christmas
Now that the season of goodwill and corporate philanthropy is over, what does 2024 look like for Dentaid the Dental Charity? …
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Labour pledge to ban junk food advertising to children
As part of Labour’s Child Health Action Plan, the party has pledged to tackle childhood obesity by banning junk food…
Dentistry
Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests
The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is…
Dentistry
Dr Kev Chavda: ‘Why I use and recommend Sonicare’
Which electric toothbrush should dentists recommend to patients? Kev Chavda explains why Philips Sonicare is his top pick. Sonic cleaning…
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Labour pledges supervised toothbrushing during free breakfast clubs
Dental experts have welcomed the Labour Party’s pledge to implement a supervised toothbrushing scheme during ‘fully funded’ breakfast clubs. In…
Dentistry
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These…
Dentistry
Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
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