Oral health

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Students offer free dentistry

The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has been offering free dental care to homeless people.

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Seven trends in the oral care industry to look out for – Allied market research

Excruciating toothache, yellow teeth, bad breath, and other chronic oral health conditions all impact a person’s overall health and life.

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Dentist mother makes claim on Tik Tok: Never kiss your child on the mouth

Joyce Kahng, a mother and dentist in California known as @joycethedentist, recently shared her thoughts regarding kissing your children on the mouth...

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NHS dentistry and oral health update: patients with mental illness

They begin by sharing, “It is an unacceptable fact that people with mental ill health are disproportionately affected by poor oral health. The...

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London gets mobile dental clinic to support the capital’s most vulnerable residents

Launched by the charity Dentaid, in partnership with Bupa Dental Care, the mobile clinic offered free dental treatment for some of the most vulnerable...

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New dental survey of children highlights stark inequalities in England

​A dental survey of three-year-olds in England has revealed stark oral health inequalities within England.

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Toothbrushing a key part of a child's bedtime routine, says psychologist

A scientific study revealing the seven factors that constitute a good bedtime routine for children has put toothbrushing at the top of the list.

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Give kids a helping hand and sign up to a toothbrushing programme

A dental charity is urging Early Years settings across London and the South East to sign up to their FREE LiveSmart supervised toothbrushing...

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70% of dental practices operating at less than half pre-COVID-19 capacity

Dentists are urging the government to support dental practices as a new survey reveals 70% of practices are now operating at less than half their...

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BSPD oral health innovation award – entries now open

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) which celebrates inspiring and innovative schemes to improve the oral health of children is about to enter...

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Free webinar to focus on 'time bomb' of children's oral health

A free webinar will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on children's oral health.

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A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease

​Scientists who've taken the first look at bacteria in young and healthy vapers' mouths say that the potential for future disease lies just below the...

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Research needed to see if mouthwash has the potential to fight COVID-19

Scientists are calling for urgent research into whether mouthwash can reduce transmission of coronavirus in its early stages.

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Ask, advise and act – No Smoking Day

What does your practice do to raise awareness of the benefits of quitting smoking?

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New denture guidelines launched

​New global guidelines have been announced to tackle the wealth of inconsistent and contradictory advice on the best care and maintenance of full...