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Rugby players to trial instrumented mouthguards for concussion management

The Guinness Six Nations will feature instrumented mouthguard technology, with players across all six unions able to use custom-fitted mouthguards...

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“Game changing” dentistry helps to speed up patient healing

Dentistry equipment billed as “game changing” has been bought for the dental teams at the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals by...

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Man turned away from dentist after being attacked on a night out

Alexander Shaban had been a patient at Cheddar Dental Practice all his life, but when he desperately needed treatment, he was turned away.

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84% of all adults at an increased risk of tooth decay

​Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive show that more than four-in-five (84%) of all adults in the UK fall into groups...

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Report reveals dental access confusion amid the pandemic

A report by a health watchdog reveals that poor communication has led to confusion about access to dental care amid the current coronavirus pandemic.

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New study helps tackle tooth loss and regeneration

New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament.

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Protecting teeth from damage with mouthguards

Mouthguards or gumshields are used to protect patients’ teeth against damage from sports injuries or bruxism. Dental care professionals have a role in...

Dental trauma in children. Part 2: management

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This...

Dental trauma in children. Part 1: causes and assessment

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This...