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Periodontal disease and systemic health: An update on the current consensus
Over the last ten years the impact of periodontal disease on systemic health has been the focus of intense interest,…
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Yaya Touré – World Oral Health Day ambassador
World Oral Health Day has been celebrated through more than 150 activities worldwide today. National Dental Associations (NDA), practising dentists,…
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The role of saliva in oral and systemic health
Saliva is a vital body fluid, without it, continued healthy functioning of the oral cavity would not be possible. The…
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World Oral Health Day
Listerine brand mouthwash, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies, supports the 2014 World Oral Health Day,…
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Alerting children to hidden sugar
For many years, fat has been recognised as the bogeyman in our diets. But recently sugar has been identified as…
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Dont let Easter impact on oral health!
Easter will soon be upon us and it will be open season for chocolate lovers. It is important, therefore, to…
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New study shows the harm of smoking during pregnancy
Mothers-to-be who continue to smoke during pregnancy are severely increasing the chance of their baby being born with facial deformities,…
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Powerhouse perio
My preventive ethos is simple, I encourage patients to attend regularly for reviews and spend time brushing well with the…
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Generous supporters save dental charity
Bridge2Aid (B2A) is delighted to report that, exactly eight weeks after launching its urgent appeal, the charity reached its target…
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Best young hygienist
Leanne Barwick, a dental hygiene therapist with Integrated Dental Holdings (IDH), was crowned the Young Hygienist of the Year at…
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TOWIE star in illegal tooth whitening stir
The Only Was Is Essex (TOWIE) newcomer Grace Andrews could face prosecution for her role as an unregulated teeth whitener…
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Safer sharps in dentistry: clarification
Information and guidance on the sharps regulations went out in May last year. Since then, there still appears to be…
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Research to improve children’s oral health
An academic from Teesside University whose work aims to improve the oral health of young children and babies is taking…
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Have your say on dental CPD
The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on new statutory rules for continuing professional development (CPD). You have until 21…
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No Smoking Day 2014: New gingivitis warning
Oral health experts are highlighting the gum disease risks posed by cigarettes in the run-up to national No Smoking Day.…
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Up to date prevention and knowledge
On 7 November 2013 a great, well earned supper was provided followed by two fantastic presentations. Hosted by Dr Stephen Hancocks,…
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Be a part of Dentaid’s dental mission to Zimbabwe!
Dentaid is offering an exciting opportunity for all members of the dental team to volunteer in Zimbabwe for two weeks…
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Director of clinical dentistry appointed
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has announced the promotion of associate professor/senior lecturer Ewen McColl to the…
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The butterfly effect
For many years, survey results have placed the dental health of the population in east Lancashire among the worst in…
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