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Dental and heart experts set to publish joint recommendations

Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients.

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DUWL infection control protocols in force? Check

Peter Bacon has a tried and tested protocol for maintaining the water quality of dental unit waterlines that should at least tick that off your list.

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Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference: How to take action for inclusion takes place on Friday 23 November.

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More awareness needed about risks of oral piercings

Tongue piercings may affect gums and teeth in close proximity with the piercing.

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Dental nurses get behind 'HPV vaccination for boys' campaign

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have joined other dental professional associations in...

Hand hygiene matters

Clare Clark talks about effective infection control protocols in a dental setting

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More evidence links gum disease to stroke risk

​A new study has strengthened the link between gum disease and increased risk for future stroke.

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Plaque-resisting dental material kills microbes

A US team has developed robust material for dental filings that kills decay-causing microbes and resists the formation of plaque.

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Dentist kicked off register for exposing patients to infection risk

The General Dental Council (GDC) has removed a dentist from the register of dental professionals for multiple failings involving wide-ranging...

Dealing with teething in children

It is commonly believed that teething in infants can cause various signs and symptoms. This article reviews the evidence for the various suggested...

Catheter-related bloodstream infections and dental treatment

tle>A central catheter could act as a breeding ground for infection following oral bacteraemia from dental procedures.