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More severe decay in special schools
Children in special schools have fewer decayed teeth than children in mainstream schools but those affected have more severe decay.…
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Children’s decay a ‘postcode lottery’
Children’s tooth decay is a ‘postcode lottery’, a new report has found, and therapists are calling for a health summit…
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Smoking ban could have a positive effect on oral health
A ban on smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 will start on Thursday 1 October 2015. The…
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Test Drive trial programme
Oral-B has recently introduced its Test Drive trial programme, which allows multiple users to experience Oral-B power and toothpaste using…
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Scrapping food technology A-level could impact oral health
Scrapping food technology A-level could have an adverse impact on dental health, the BSDHT has warned. The UK Government has…
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Binge-drinking students more likely to forget to brush their teeth
Students who binge drink are more likely to forget to brush their teeth before going to bed, a new study…
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Hygienists and therapists can help exceed confidence in NHS dentistry
Concerns over the future of NHS dentistry can be changed with the correct use of the dental team, according to…
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Next-generation piezo
Ewa Walton says using the EMS Air-Flow Master piezon system has immeasurably enhanced her work. Like most dental surgeries I…
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Passion for prevention
Zara McKibbin, practice hygienist and winner of the Best Dental Care Professional at the 2014 Irish Dentistry Awards, shares her…
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Making patients smile
Asif Khota, dentist at Denta-Care, and the team of hygienists share how the practice approach to patient care is really…
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Corsodyl celebrates 40 years of clinical evidence
GSK, manufacturer of Corsodyl mouthwash, is celebrating the anniversary of the first clinical evidence for dental application of the chlorhexidine…
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Could you go sugar-free for a month?
Denplan has launched its campaign encouraging people to go sugar-free for the month of September. After its latest survey asked…
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Preventative treatments the most popular treatments in England
Preventative treatments offered by dental hygienists and therapists are the most popular treatments provided in England. That’s according to new…
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E-cigarettes are 95% less harmful to health than tobacco cigarettes
E-cigarettes are 95% less harmful to a persons health than traditional tobacco cigarettes, according to Public Health England (PHE). The…
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Coca-Cola overlooking its impact on oral health
Coca-Cola is overlooking the impact its soft drinks has on our oral health, dental therapists have claimed. The soft drinks…
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The strangest places we’ve brushed our teeth
The Great Wall of China was one of the more unusual places we brush our teeth, a survey has shown.…
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University can be bad for your teeth
Teenagers heading off to university this year need to be reminded of looking after their teeth. This warning comes from…
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Next month’s BADT conference is in Birmingham
Birmingham plays host to the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) conference this year on Friday 25-Saturday 26 September and…
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Children are getting most sugars through soft drinks and fruit juices
British children are getting most of the sugars they consume through soft drinks and fruit juices, according to national statistics.…
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