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Common cholesterol drug could help fight gum disease

Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behaviour of macrophages, a type of immune cell.

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Covid-19: A call for calm

Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, shares her insight into the current crisis and offers some timely advice.

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An enchanting idea

Nicki Rowland discusses how a more creative approach can work magic on children’s oral health.

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