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How do we prevent ourselves from getting stuck in unhealthy oral hygiene habits?

Leading oral health brand TePe has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of good dental hygiene, encouraging consumers to make...

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Two in five people in Norfolk unable to access dental care

Research into ‘dental deserts’ by Good Morning Britain has discovered that Norfolk has been the worst affected area for access issues. The data...

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Preschool recognised for teaching good oral health habits

A Norfolk preschool has received a ‘healthy smiles’ accreditation for teaching its pupils about the importance of oral hygiene.

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Event tackles dental anxiety in young people

A Northamptonshire dental therapist has launched a series of free events for children to address dental anxiety.

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Nottingham water fluoridation campaign

A GP and a councillor have teamed up to lobby for water fluoridation to improve oral health.

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Toothbrushing packs to be given to vulnerable people and families

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have secured £100,000 of ring-fenced funding from NHS England to buy and distribute...

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Oral health charity welcomes HPV vaccination report

The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed a new report from the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) as part of its inquiry into cancer prevention.

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Four in ten smokers wrongly believe that vaping is as or more harmful as smoking

Earlier in 2023, the government announced a national ‘swap to stop’ campaign to offer one million smokers a free vaping starter kit, together with...

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Podcast explores the depth of the dental access crisis in the North East

Experts in the North East of England have stated that there is now a "whole new generation of people who have never been to a dentist".

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Employees delay dental treatment worrying about time off work

Employees are putting up with dental pain and delaying essential dental treatment as they’re worried about taking time off work. According to new...

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Scottish dental fees increase

NHS dental teams will receive increased fees under a new payment structure which will help them to provide enhanced NHS care and treatment.

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Website provides support for oral and dental health

A website aimed at providing advice on maintaining oral and dental health has been launched in Dumfries and Galloway.