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Antibiotics before dental treatment could save lives, research shows
Up to 78 lives per year could be saved if dentists could administer antibiotics to vulnerable patients with heart conditions…
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Dentistry Talks podcast: let’s talk about s*x with Dr Naomi Sutton
In this episode of Dentistry Talks, we speak to Dr Naomi Sutton about why conversations on sexual health are crucial…
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Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing…
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What do dental therapists want?
Cat Edney speaks to three dental therapists at different stages of their career to find out what they look for…
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Managing halitosis during Ramadan
As Ramadan starts, Sakina Syed explains why halitosis can become a particular problem and how it can be prevented. Ask…
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Dentistry Live: Hygiene prophylaxis
Join Cat Edney on Thursday 15 February at 7pm for her live broadcast on hygiene prophylaxis – register now! Join…
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Calls for government to act fast on children’s dental decay
Children living in the most deprived areas are twice more likely to experience tooth decay, new research shows. New data…
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Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental…
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‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the…
Dentistry
Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings…
Dentistry
Labour pledge to ban junk food advertising to children
As part of Labour’s Child Health Action Plan, the party has pledged to tackle childhood obesity by banning junk food…
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Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests
The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is…
Dentistry
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These…
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Shortages of diabetes drugs to last until end of year, warns government
Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for…
Dentistry
Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…
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Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 9 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The 2023…
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Oral health linked to brain health, study finds
A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke,…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse…
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