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Dental floss designed to help monitor stress levels

Researchers have designed a floss pick system with built-in sensors that can accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone.

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NHS dental charges increase receives backlash

The Oral Health Foundation has strongly condemned the latest increase in NHS dental charges, calling it an unjustified burden on patients who are...

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700,000 urgent dental appointments announced

The Department of Health and Social care (DHSC) has announced the roll out of 700,000 extra emergency appointments.

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Dental recovery plan destined to fail, report reveals

According to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the dental recovery plan is unlikely to deliver an additional 1.5m treatments by March...

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Scammers are targeting dental patients desperate for care, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the government must step up and honour its pledges to save NHS dentistry, as evidence shows scammers are...

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‘Change in approach’ needed for NHS dentistry, says BDA

The British Dental Association (BDA) has published an open letter to the chancellor, stressing that the government must extend the relief from...

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Toothbrushes are home to hundreds of viruses, study shows

Microbiologists have found that toothbrushes and showerheads are covered in an extremely diverse collection of viruses - most of which have never been...

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NHS Wales launch digital service to streamline access to dental treatment

A digital service is set to launch in autumn 2024, which will centralise the process of accessing routine care through an NHS dentist for people...

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Lost in translation

Emma Wilson reviews the importance of accurate dental translations for patient trust.

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Children’s book launched to help encourage good oral hygiene

A picture book that features fun illustrations combined with animal sounds was launched on September 30, 2024.

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Healthcare brand partners with recycling app to encourage consumers to recycle

Haleon has partnered with sorting and recycling app developer Bower, to help educate and incentivise consumers to recycle Haleon toothpaste products.

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National racing event set to inspire thousands to start running and get fit

According to NHS figures, national running events like the London Marathon and Great North Run have inspired thousands to get healthy.