Oral health and mouth cancer

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Key opinion leaders reach an evidence-based consensus on mouthwash use

On October 29, a group of key opinion leaders (KOLs) gathered on the Southbank in London with Johnson & Johnson Ltd. for their 2021 National Advisory...

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Patients travelling hundreds of miles to access NHS dental care

Two news stories were both shared in the last week which detailed patients having to travel hundreds of miles in order to access dental care.

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Social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth

A new study of Chinese older adults led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing has found that older adults who are socially isolated are...

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Scotland: Latest data highlights dental access crisis and widening inequalities

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has called on the Scottish government to strongly support NHS dentistry to address the large reduction...

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£50 million boost for urgent dental care

In the latest ‘NHS dentistry and oral health update’, Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Ali Sparke, director for dentistry, community...

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Fossil reveals that humans have climate change to thank for the shape of our teeth

A 300 million-year-old fossil found in the US is shedding new light on how climate change shaped the way our teeth look today, according to EuroNews...

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DIY dentistry: superglue

Two different stories of patients using superglue to treat their own dental problems were recently shared within hours of each other online.

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BBC Apprentice candidates design electric brushes

A recent episode of ‘The Apprentice’ tasked the teams to design an electric toothbrush aimed at children.

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Aquafresh Fresh and Minty launches new fully recyclable packaging

Aquafresh Fresh and Minty is switching to 100 per cent recyclable packaging from January 2022, featuring a fully recyclable tube and cap, as well as a...

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NHS dentistry addressed in PMQs

The lack of available NHS dentists was discussed recently during the Prime Minster’s Questions (PMQs).

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Seven trends in the oral care industry to look out for – Allied market research

Excruciating toothache, yellow teeth, bad breath, and other chronic oral health conditions all impact a person’s overall health and life.

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Pressing on - BDJ study highlights positive impact of dental media coverage

It's tempting to think that dentists rarely get good press coverage - that the profession is seen by journalists as a begrudged and malignant...