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Tooth loss and regeneration

New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament.

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Eco-toothbrush for 10,000

​The UK’s first sustainable subscription box service, Brushbox, has donated almost 10,000 toothbrushes to disadvantaged children throughout the UK as a direct result of their funding round, and their ‘buy one, give one’ business model.

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Elite athletes and oral health

​Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.

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DH&T educator wins award

An academic from the University of Plymouth has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards.

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Why we need a 'pudding tax'

A new nationwide poll by the Oral Health Foundation has found the majority of Brits (54%) now support a ’pudding tax’.

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CPD statement – one week to go

​With just one week to go to the deadline for dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their annual or end-of-cycle CPD statement, the General Dental Council today revealed there are still more than 5,000 yet to make their submission.

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Costs putting off dentist trip

Increasing costs are the main reason why people are put-off from going to the dentist, according to the findings of a new study.

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New app for dental teams

​​A new app, the Dental Companion, launched today by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP), delivers easy mobile access to SDCEP’s evidence-based guidance.

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Diabetes NHS standards

P​eople with type 2 diabetes are to get joined up care when receiving dental treatment thanks to new standards set by NHS England and NHS Improvement.

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Remove false teeth before GA

False teeth need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic, doctors warn in the journal BMJ Case Reports after a 72 year old man’s dentures got stuck in his throat during surgery to remove a harmless lump in his abdominal wall, and went undiscovered for eight days.

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A new method of tooth repair?

Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body – including in teeth.

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Call for 'calorie tax'

Campaigners are calling for a 'calorie tax' in a bid to slash high sugar and salt content in our food and drink.