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Respiratory risk for elderly
Elderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more dysbiotic microbiota, which could be harmful to their respiratory health.
Why go to Showcase?
Old-school face-to-face interaction still goes a long way – and as a dental nurse, you know this best.
Cancer risk and diabetes
Women who suffer with diabetes face a dramatically increased chance of developing mouth cancer.
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Kids' ads banned
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against two brands for adverts for unhealthy food clearly aimed at children.
Processed carbs & tooth decay
To ensure good oral health, experts suggest we should stick to wholegrain carbohydrates and avoid processed ones – especially if sweet.
BSDHT First Smiles
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is one of many organisations working hard to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health among the public.
Dental buddies launches
Children will be able to spread the 'oral health' message thanks to a new grant received by a lecturer at the University of Plymouth and local charity, Well Connected.
Mini Mouthcare Matters launch
A pioneering new programme called Mini Mouthcare Matters (Mini MCM) is being implemented at Great Ormond Street Hospital in order to deliver critical oral care.
Baby feeding report welcomed
Updated guidance on feeding in the first year of life published this month by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has been welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD).
Claims on kids' cereal slammed
Parents are being ‘hoodwinked’ by imagery and health claims on boxes of cereal aimed at children.
HPV jab for boys
Dental nurses have joined the call for a swift implementation of a programme to offer HPV jabs to boys following yesterday's advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
Starting well
The Chief Dental Officer for England has produced a set of online resources for dental professionals, as part of the Starting Well Core initiative.
Tackling counterfeit tools
With more than 30 years’ working in commercial, advocacy, technical, communications and marketing roles, BDIA Chief Executive Edmund Proffitt has a deep understanding of the issues industry bodies need to address.
Heatwave and sugar high
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged restraint as new figures show kids are consuming five times their recommended daily sugar intake during the summer, with the heat pushing them to ice creams, lollies and soft drinks.
