Fluoride varnish

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Volunteering dental professionals commit to protecting children’s teeth

Dedicated dental professionals working with Scotland’s largest dental group have pledged their time in the urgent fight to stem a growing oral health...

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The British Fluoridation Society appoints new committee member

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to announce Professor Damien Walmsley is joining its executive committee.

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New proposals on water fluoridation offers fresh hope for nation's oral health

​The Secretary of State Matt Hancock has confirmed plans for radical NHS reforms, which include proposals to remove the barriers to water fluoridation...

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One in a million

Barry Cockcroft explains the importance of fluoride in addressing oral health inequalities and why dental nurses should consider joining the British...

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Oral health inequalities a major issue in reducing extractions

​Targeted Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) should be included in any programme to drive down the unacceptable level of dental decay in children.

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Simple oral health steps help improve elite athletes' performance

​Elite athletes who adopted simple oral health measures reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health.

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Millennials brush up better than most: under-35s are spending on average £750 a year on dentistry

Millennials outstrip other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles.

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Brits back calls to extend sugar tax

Most Brits are in favour of extending the sugar tax.

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The fluoride debate

Dental hygienist Anna Middleton tackles some commonly asked questions

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Water fluoridation welcomed

The dental profession has applauded local authorities that are taking forward water fluoridation.

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Fluoride – a guide for dental nurses

Christine MacLeavy considers the effective application of fluoride varnish in this peer-reviewed CPD article

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Scots get personal with oral health plans

​The Scottish government​ has revealed new ways to prevent poor oral health, cut oral health inequalities and address the needs of the ageing...