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Sugar levels in infant foods are too high, study finds
The number of snack foods aimed at babies has rocketed – but the sugar content is still too high. This…
Oral health
Drop in number of UK adults who smoke cigarettes, new figures show
Almost one fifth of 25 to 34 year olds smoke cigarettes in the UK – but the overall number of…
Oral health
Eight in 10 say kids’ characters should be removed from unhealthy snacks
Parents are calling for a stop to children’s characters on unhealthy food and drinks, a survey has revealed. More than…
Dentistry
‘Significant’ drop in cigarette sales after introduction of plain packaging
The introduction of plain, standardised packaging has discouraged the UK public from purchasing cigarettes. This is according to a new…
Oral health
The hygienist’s blog – toothpaste is just toothpaste, right?
Not all toothpaste is made the same. Claire Berry summarises her findings about Oral-B Pro Expert toothpaste. What if I…
Oral health
‘Fridge pickers wear bigger knickers’ – but what about their oral health?
Snacking in the UK has increased by 40% during the coronavirus lockdown. Amie Holder-Soares highlights what we need to consider…
Oral health
Dental career doubts after lockdown
After four months out of the practice, Sammi-Peony Dovey talks about her dental career doubts and why she’s glad to…
Oral health
Will COVID-19 widen the oral health gap?
A conversation about oral health is now more important than ever following the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Atkins argues. Oral health…
Oral health
How COVID-19 has changed the perio landscape
With patients coming back to dental practices after months away, Gamze Eroglu explores how the lockdown has changed the perio…
Oral health
Could poor oral hygiene increase the risk of COVID-19 infection?
In a new paper, Victoria Sampson looks into how better oral health care could reduce the risk of complications from…
Oral health
Out of office – Millie Bevan on growing up in Texas and the love of travelling
Millie Bevan talks about her life away from dentistry in this week’s Out of Office. We find out about growing…
Oral health
Oral-B IO – reaction from the dental profession
Last Friday saw the launch of the new Oral-B IO – its most advanced rechargeable electric toothbrush yet. This smart-looking…
Oral health
Is there a link between COVID-19 and oral hygiene?
Professor Martin Addy and Dr Victoria Sampson look at the connection between good oral hygiene practices and COVID-19. A recent…
Oral health
A healthy word – returning to practice
As Anna Middleton makes her return to practice, she explains how the practice and dental team made the transition as…
Oral health
Utilising the dental hygienist and dental therapist in practice
Megan Fairhall is hosting a free webinar on utilising the dental hygienist and dental therapist in practice on Tuesday 7…
Oral health
Introducing the new Oral-B IO toothbrush
Oral-B has revealed its most advanced rechargeable electric toothbrush yet – the Oral-B IO. It creates a balance between effectiveness…
Oral health
Direct access: your views
Melanie Pomphrett summarises the results from her dissertation that sought to find out the views of dental hygienists and therapists…
Oral health
Pärla toothpaste tablets – what are they and how are they helping the planet?
Simon Chard explains how he set out disrupting the toothpaste market, whilst also attempting to make a massive difference to…
Oral health
Dentistry Online’s award winners – Super Smiles
Caroline Wetherall and Sarah Pollard set up Super Smiles in 2012 to improve the oral health of children in Jersey.…
Oral health