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Lockdown forces Brits to become their own DIY dentists

An investigation by the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate shows that over half (55%) of British adults feel they have neglected their teeth during...

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Call for national effort to ‘stop the rot’ on child tooth decay

Rotting teeth remain the leading cause of hospital admission among five to nine year olds, new figures reveal.

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Poorer oral health ‘disproportionately affects’ elderly and deprived

Public Health England has published its National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, the oral health survey of adults attending general dental...

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Acupuncture in dentistry

Dental therapist Christine MacLeavy considers this complementary therapy in a clinical dental setting

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Dentists warn of risky teething products

A new study reveals many teething products are not only a risk to babies' health, but are also ineffective in reducing pain.

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Free dental care for fishermen in Bridlington

​Fishermen and their families in Bridlington recently received free dental care as part of the Seafit Programme.

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Dental fillings could last twice as long

​A compound used to make car bumpers strong and protect wood decks could prevent return visits to the dentist.

Assessment of breathing in the dental practice

Phil Jevon offers a checklist for evaluation of potential airway and breathing disorders

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Depression and oral heath links revealed

​Young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases, according to the findings of a new study.

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Procedure for using an inhaler

Phil Jevon considers the asthmatic patient in a dental setting

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Dental patients at overdose risk

​Dentists are warning that pain killers are no substitute for lack of access to NHS dental care.

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Dental nurses urged to support European Antibiotic Awareness Day

A mass social media campaign is encouraging dental teams to reduce dental infections and the need for antibiotics in children as well as promote...