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Safe Airflow education in a brave new world
EMS and the Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) are delighted to announce their ever-popular Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) events are back…
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Supporting dental colleagues with long-haul COVID symptoms
Rumana Husein explains what it was like to catch COVID, dealing with the long-tail and how she set up a…
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Should patients spit or swallow fluoride toothpaste?
Sharif Islam argues that dentists should advise patients to rinse after they brush instead of to spit, to avoid high…
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100 seconds with…Abbie Staton
This week we speak to Abbie Staton about her ambitions for the future as she embarks on a career in…
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Mouth cancer rates set to go ‘through the roof’ following missed dental appointments
Mouth cancer rates are set to skyrocket in the UK following millions of missed dental appointments as a result of…
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On course to career development confidence
Dental therapist and entrepreneur, Victoria Wilson, is developing a new course to help dental professionals learn the steps to launch…
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Will dental patients see the benefits of the new Oral-B IO?
Gursahib Sohal introduces the new Oral-B IO toothbrush and gets Chinwe Akuonu’s thoughts on whether it will appeal to dental…
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People with obesity in UK wait nine years before seeking help for weight
People with obesity in the UK wait longer than the global average before discussing their weight with a healthcare expert.…
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Proactive prevention has never been more important – empower every patient to achieve superior biofilm control
Colgate Total explains how its unique toothpaste formula helps patients achieve superior biofilm control giving them whole mouth health. Oral…
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Patients like Charlie want to say thank you
GSK is raising awareness of the value dentists, the whole dental team and the oral hygiene advice they give can…
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Half of sensitivity sufferers don’t report their pain
Colgate is launching a dedicated resource page devoted to helping patients suffering with dentine hypersensitivity. Available at colgate.dentistry.co.uk, the interactive…
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British Fluoridation Society gathering momentum
Two high profile and highly experienced advocates for community water fluoridation are now joining the British Fluoridation Society. Alan Johnson,…
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Last chance to win Apple AirPods with the Colgate five-day biofilm challenge
Keeping patients protected, not only from the virus but from dental disease where possible, is key to maintaining a high…
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Only one in eight brushed teeth twice a day during UK lockdown
Only 12% of Brits have been brushing their teeth twice a day since the COVID-19 lockdown, it has been revealed.…
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Calls for GDC to stop overseas dentists registering as hygienists
Dental organisations are calling for the GDC to suspend a registration route for overseas dentists. In a joint statement, the…
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Win Apple AirPods with the Colgate five-day biofilm challenge
Colgate is offering you the chance to win Apple AirPods, simply by taking part in its five-day biofilm challenge. During…
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COVID-19 – a chance to reform UK dentistry
Experts are calling for ‘brave and bold’ decision making to radically reform the way the UK delivers dentistry. In an…
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What did dental nursing teach me about becoming a dental therapist?
Beth Taylor explains how the experience she gained as a dental nurse helped her in a career move to become…
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Vaping linked to increased COVID-19 risk among young people
Vaping and e-cigarettes are associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young people, it has been revealed.…
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