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NHS to launch programme to transform diabetes care
Tens of thousands of people living with early onset type 2 diabetes in England will receive more intensive and targeted…
Health & research
E-cigarettes highly likely to lead to teen tobacco smoking
A new survey has shown that adolescent vape users are at a greater risk of smoking cigarettes as teenagers.  In…
Dentistry
Consultation opens on plan to relieve NHS dental access
The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues.…
NHS in crisis
Sweet talk: addressing sweeteners and oral health
James Goolnik reveals everything dental professionals need to know about sweeteners and what to advise to patients.  Human brains have…
Health & research
Sweeteners ‘ineffective’ for weight control
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance recommending against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body…
Oral health
Clear aligner therapy with minimum maintenance
Gina Vega considers the importance of dental practitioners seeing clear aligner therapy through to the end. I firmly believe that…
Orthodontics
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Half of employees call in sick or leave work early due to dental pain
Almost half of employees have called in sick or left work early due to dental pain, according to new research.…
Health & research
Online oral health service launched amidst NHS dental access troubles
A health board has kicked off an online oral health advice service to help patients who are struggling to access…
AI & technology
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 15 July 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… MPs demand…
Dentistry
Aspartame could ‘possibly’ cause cancer, WHO says
Released today, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) assessment on the non-sugar sweetener aspartame has found it ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’.…
Oral health
Parents ‘significantly impact’ children’s development of oral habits
Parents can significantly impact the development of healthy oral habits for their children by modelling healthy behaviours for them.  This…
Oral health
The growing problem of tooth wear
Alyn Morgan breaks down the issues associated with tooth wear, both physical and beyond, and the potential for digital management.…
Oral health
Liver cancer deaths ‘soaring’ due to alcohol and obesity
Following a 40% rise in deaths caused by liver cancer in a decade, a leading health charity has called for…
Dentistry
The Magic Dentist and its mission to change children’s oral health
Nicki Rowland details the thinking behind her new book, The Magic Dentist, and its mission to transform children’s oral health.…
Dentistry
Technology for healthier smiles
Stacey McMaster explores the impact of advances in technology on contemporary dentistry and the UK’s oral health. Over recent years,…
AI & technology
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 1 July 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New government…
Dentistry
Plastics in dentistry – oral health shouldn’t cost the Earth
David Arnold highlights some of the environmental challenges that plastics pose for the dental sector and what can be done about…
Oral health
Last chance to see The Dental Hygienist Roadshow
It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up to The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson…
Oral health
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Toothbrushing – brush up to level up
Ben Atkins discusses the importance of effective toothbrushing and teaching patients to prioritise it. National Smile Month 2023 is all…
Oral health
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