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Naturally enhanced protection with CURAPROX Perio Plus+

Swiss oral health company CURADEN has released CURAPROX Perio Plus+, a new generation of antiseptic mouthwashes, gel and toothpaste containing just the ...

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Researchers examine regenerative potential of mice teeth

LONDON, UK: The concept of regrowing teeth is considered somewhat of a holy grail in dentistry. Though most reptiles and fish have multiple sets of teeth ...

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Food industry bodies ask for delay in junk food advertising reform

LONDON, UK: More than 30 food industry trade bodies have sent a letter to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, ...

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Drive launched to tackle dental caries in children in Manchester

MANCHESTER, UK: In the Greater Manchester region, the most common reason for young children being admitted to hospital is to have a tooth removed. In ...

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Study questions health benefits of artificial sweeteners

LONDON, UK: By providing a sweet taste without the calories and other deleterious side effects of sugar, artificial sweeteners have often been lauded for ...

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BDA study day proves to be a success

LONDON, UK: More than 60 dental professionals, including dental core trainees and specialist registrars, were brought together last week at the British ...

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Bad breath a turn-off for potential partners, survey finds

LONDON, UK: If you’ve failed to land a date for Valentine’s Day, it might be worth checking your breath. That is, at least, the conclusion reached by a ...

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BDA analysis shows one million new patients unable to access NHS dentistry

LONDON, UK: Recent data published by the UK government shows that an estimated one million new dental patients in England are unable to secure an NHS ...

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Innovative toothbrushing system finds an audience on UK national television

LONDON, UK: A toothbrushing system aimed at younger children who respond negatively to conventional toothpaste flavours has been received positively after ...

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Private dentistry grows in UK as NHS spending decreases

LONDON, UK: A newly released report on the high street dental segment in the UK has reignited concerns regarding a lack of funding for NHS dental services. ...

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Fizz Free February initiative kicks off

LONDON, UK: Soft drinks, or fizzy drinks, are the single largest source of sugar for children aged 11–18, constituting an average 29 per cent of their ...

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Removing sweets from checkouts reduces overall unhealthy purchases, study finds

LONDON, UK: According to 2017 statistics released by the NHS, there were more than 40,000 hospital operations to extract teeth in children and teenagers in ...

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Oral Health Foundation gives first-ever approval of toothpaste for sensitive teeth

LONDON, UK: Tooth sensitivity is an issue that affects more than 40 per cent of adults at some stage of their life, according to recent research. BioMin F, ...

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Investigation launched regarding fines for NHS patients

LONDON, UK: The National Audit Office has launched an investigation into penalty charge notices issued to NHS patients, as the British Dental Association ...

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European Medicines Agency leaves London ahead of Brexit

LONDON, UK: A key European Union agency responsible for the monitoring of medicines for dental and medical patients has relocated its headquarters from ...

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Dental clinic attendance gap between rich and poor increases in Scotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Though a record proportion of the Scottish population have registered with an NHS dentist, statistics released by the NHS Scotland ...

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Report highlights views and intentions of EEA-qualified dental professionals regarding Brexit

LONDON, UK: With Brexit still set to take place on 29 March of this year, understanding its potential impact on the British dental workforce is of paramount...

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University successfully integrates teaching of hygiene therapists with dentists

PLYMOUTH, UK: In dental practices, pre-established attitudes and hierarchies can often result in each member of a dental team having specific and separate ...

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Dentists honoured by BDA for outstanding achievements

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has recognised the work of fourteen UK-based dentists with its annual Honours and Awards. The dentists were...

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Experts say simpler dental surgeries should be conducted locally

LONDON, UK: The latest national report from the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has called for an investigation into why more simple surgical ...

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Survey finds Britons quit smoking for health benefits, not cost

RUGBY, UK: According to British health experts, around 350,000 people in the UK are expected to quit smoking in 2019, putting smoking rates at their lowest ...

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General Dental Council publishes systematic CPD literature review

LONDON, UK: As part of its commitment to creating a better and fairer system of dental regulation, the General Dental Council (GDC) has published a ...

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Survey highlights high demand for aesthetic dental treatments in UK

LONDON, UK: A survey by the cosmetic treatment website RealSelf has found that 40 per cent of UK adults are considering undergoing cosmetic treatment in ...

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NHS England launches Long Term Plan to a mixed response

LONDON, UK: NHS England has launched its new ten-year plan, which focuses heavily on early detection, primary care and prevention. Despite the public health...

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New Change4Life campaign launched by Public Health England

LONDON, UK: Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Change4Life campaign to encourage parents to reduce their children’s sugar consumption and help...

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Interview: bth4 aims to eliminate bruxism at its root

An engineer with more than 15 years’ experience in the private sector, René Garcia founded bth4 in 2013. Based in the American town of Tucson, Arizona, ...

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New edition of Standards in Dentistry handbook published

PLYMOUTH, UK: The second edition of Standards in Dentistry, the flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)), has been ...

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Tooth whitening companies team up for charity

LONDON, UK: Several of the UK’s largest tooth whitening companies have come together for the holiday season in support of a campaign titled, “White ...

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Dental organisations come together to provide for the disadvantaged in Blackpool

BLACKPOOL, UK: Following the success of last year’s “All I want for Christmas” oral health day that was held for Blackpool’s homeless and recovery ...

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BDA announces Principal Executive Committee election results

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced the election results for its Principal Executive Committee (PEC) for the 2019-21 triennium. ...

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Naturally enhanced protection with CURAPROX Perio Plus+

Researchers examine regenerative potential of mice teeth

Food industry bodies ask for delay in junk food advertising reform

Drive launched to tackle dental caries in children in Manchester

Study questions health benefits of artificial sweeteners

BDA study day proves to be a success

Bad breath a turn-off for potential partners, survey finds

BDA analysis shows one million new patients unable to access NHS dentistry

Innovative toothbrushing system finds an audience on UK national television

Private dentistry grows in UK as NHS spending decreases

Fizz Free February initiative kicks off

Removing sweets from checkouts reduces overall unhealthy purchases, study finds

Oral Health Foundation gives first-ever approval of toothpaste for sensitive teeth

Investigation launched regarding fines for NHS patients

European Medicines Agency leaves London ahead of Brexit

Dental clinic attendance gap between rich and poor increases in Scotland

Report highlights views and intentions of EEA-qualified dental professionals regarding Brexit

University successfully integrates teaching of hygiene therapists with dentists

Dentists honoured by BDA for outstanding achievements

Experts say simpler dental surgeries should be conducted locally

Survey finds Britons quit smoking for health benefits, not cost

General Dental Council publishes systematic CPD literature review

Survey highlights high demand for aesthetic dental treatments in UK

NHS England launches Long Term Plan to a mixed response

New Change4Life campaign launched by Public Health England

Interview: bth4 aims to eliminate bruxism at its root

New edition of Standards in Dentistry handbook published

Tooth whitening companies team up for charity

Dental organisations come together to provide for the disadvantaged in Blackpool

BDA announces Principal Executive Committee election results

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Reconstructing the eroded dentition with bonded ceramics: Clinical applications of Amber Press

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