Special care dentistry

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Patients with type 2 diabetes are more likely to be deficient in essential nutrients if they have tooth loss and gum problems

A new cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between the number of teeth, self-reported gum condition and intake of food and nutrition...

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Increased risk of dental caries after obesity surgeries

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment (also known as bariatric surgery) have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also...

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Don’t sugarcoat it

Ben Atkins reviews the current discussions around sugar substitutes and reminds us of the available facts.

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The dangers of dry mouth

Nina Garlo details the most effective approaches towards Sjögren’s Syndrome management.

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Researchers set to explore the long-term physical impacts of wearing dentures

Recent surveys have suggested that as many as 15 per cent of those visiting dental practices in England have either partial or complete dentures, with...

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Charity calls for the NHS to provide free dental repairs for seizure damage

Data from the Epilepsy Society shows that half of people who have suffered dental injuries during a seizure have not had them repaired because they...

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Patients with type 2 diabetes who regularly clean interdentally significantly lower blood glucose levels

A cross-sectional study investigating oral hygiene habits and blood glycemic control indicators has found compelling evidence that good oral care...

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27,000 children on waiting lists for specialised dental care

27,000 children in England are stuck on NHS waiting lists for specialist dental care, including some with severe tooth decay or other serious dental...

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Record-setting smiles: charity and dental manufacturer team up to provide cleft lip care

As the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, Dentsply Sirona believes that everyone deserves a healthy smile....

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Dental professionals invited to deliver special care dentistry clinics in Gibraltar

A clinical team from Community Dental Services (CDS) CIC have been invited by the Gibraltar Health Authority, to help assess and treat patients with...

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Community scheme provides healthcare boost for hundreds of homeless people

​Hundreds of homeless people in Kent and Medway are now benefitting from essential foot and dental care, thanks to funding from NHS Charities...

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Sensory-adapted dental rooms significantly reduce autistic children’s stress during dental appointments

Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted...