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Millions of Brits neglect basic oral hygiene

RUGBY – A new survey published recently by the British Dental Health Foundation has shown that many people in the UK have a poor attitude with ...

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Media authorities ban misleading mouthwash advertisement

LONDON – Last week, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the independent regulator for advertising in the UK, banned a radio advertisement for ...

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One in four patients would skip dentist for tooth whitening

RUGBY – Tooth whitening is becoming increasingly popular. Last week, UK health authorities voiced concerns about illegal and potentially harmful ...

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3-D digital head and neck to revolutionise dental training

GLASGOW – Researchers from Scotland have presented the world’s first anatomically accurate interactive 3-D head and neck learning resource, ...

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GSK to join health-care programme for poorest children

LONDON – Global health-care company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has entered into a new partnership with Save the Children, an independent organisation ...

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Brits borrow to fund dental care

ANDOVER – A survey of 5,000 adults has found that a considerable number of UK citizens use credit cards or bank loans to pay dental bills over ...

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Nurse tries to poison dentist’s coffee with amalgam

SHEFFORD – A dental nurse is currently on trial for trying to poison her boss after being given her final warning. The 33-year-old from Bedford, UK, ...

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Large number of Brits unaware of consequences of poor oral health

ANDOVER – Although many studies have proven that poor oral health negatively affects a person’s overall health too, three in ten people may not ...

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New research aims to stop biofilm from forming

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE – Biofilms are increasingly recognised as an important issue in dental and health care, as they can cause dental plaque, sinusitis...

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Study links craniofacial anomalies to kidney disease

LONDON – New research has suggested that polycystin-2 (PKD 2), a protein encoded by the PKD 2 gene whose mutations have been associated with ...

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EU dental biomaterial market expected to grow significantly

TORONTO, Canada: According to a recently published report, the ageing population and the growing awareness of available dental treatment options will ...

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Almost three-quarters of men want their partner to undergo cosmetic dental surgery

LONDON – According to a new survey, a considerable number of British men want their partner to have cosmetic surgery to improve their looks. Almost 25...

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Poor food choices cause dental problems in UK children

LONDON & RUGBY, UK: A recently published survey has suggested that UK parents may put the oral health of their children at risk by giving them the wrong...

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Regular aspirin intake may reduce oral cancer risk

BELFAST, UK: The findings of a new study suggest that regular use of aspirin could cut head and neck cancer risk by almost a quarter. The researchers found ...

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Office workers most at risk of poor oral health

THAME, UK: Almost half of the dentists who responded to a recent survey believe that people who eat many small meals and snacks are more likely to develop ...

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Eight in ten parents fail to take children to dentist

WINCHESTER, UK: A new survey of more than 3,000 adults in the UK has found that almost 80 per cent of parents in the country only took their children to the...

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Engineers generate teeth from patients’ own gum cells

LONDON, UK: To date, research on bioengineered teeth has largely focused on the use of embryonic cells. However, a new study has shown that teeth can be ...

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Kemdent introduces eco-friendly innovations

COLOGNE, Germany: Kemdent, a registered trademark of Associated Dental Products and manufacturer of modelling waxes, is presenting its new Anutex Eco and ...

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Dentist develops app to promote toothbrushing

YORK, UK: A British dentist has developed an app that encourages toothbrushing. Brush DJ features a timer that plays two minutes of music picked at random ...

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Britons neglect oral health for financial reasons

RUGBY – Three in four British citizens avoid visits to the dentist because of cost, a survey recently conducted by the British Dental Health ...

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Oral cancer patient sues dentist

MANCHESTER – A woman from Manchester has sued her dentist for failing to diagnose her oral cancer. The 58-year-old was referred to the dentist for ...

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New Children’s Dental Health Survey to be conducted in autumn

NEWPORT – The latest Children’s Dental Health Survey of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be carried out in ...

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No. 1 song could help children brush their teeth effectively

BRIGHTON – A musician and a dental professional from England have developed a musical formula that encourages children to brush their teeth ...

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Couple finds human tooth in sausage

QUEENBOROUGH – A couple from the UK has found a human tooth in a package of premium brand sausage. Representatives of the popular British supermarket ...

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British organisations push for sugary drink tax

RUGBY – The British Dental Health Foundation has joined more than 60 organisations backing recommendations for a tax on sugary drinks. The movement is...

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Leading UK beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar levels

LONDON, UK: The manufacturers of British beverage brands Lucozade and Ribena will be reducing the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10...

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Clinical digital dental photography

In today’s environment of patient’s high expectations and increased litigation, especially with regard to cosmetic dentistry, good record-keeping is ...

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False teeth stuck in throat for nine weeks

BRAINTREE, UK: A 75-year-old woman from the UK who accidently swallowed her dentures had to wait for nine weeks until a doctor found the cause of her fever ...

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UK’s first private dental school to open in Leicester

LEICESTER – The United Kingdom’s first independent dental school—aimed mainly at international students—is soon to open in ...

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As much as £10+ a day: British parents pay kids to brush their teeth

BRENTFORD – More than one in ten parents in the UK pay their children to brush their teeth, new research has found. The study also found that despite ...

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