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Love your smile!

4 mins read Patient education
Jo Dawson asks if celebrating Valentine’s Day with patients can encourage positive behaviour change.

As DCPs we are privileged to work in the business of healthy smiles, sharing our knowledge to improve the oral health of our patients and teaching them skills that can actually improve life outcomes. Good oral health and the simple act of smiling have been proven beneficial in so many ways.

How awesome is smiling?

The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) states, “Great gum health is important for your smile, comfort, confidence and quality of life. In addition, there has been a great deal of research about possible effects of gum disease on your general health.”

As dental professionals, we know how important oral health is as part of our overall health and wellbeing. Keeping a healthy smile is also key for social and emotional health. Poor oral health is linked to diabetes, heart disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, stroke and respiratory conditions.

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