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Kids' oral health award

​The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s Outstanding Innovation Award in 2018 is open for entries.

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Asians risk mouth cancer

A leading doctor has today warned Asians living in the UK of their significantly high risk of developing mouth cancer.

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Men oral cancer figures

​Men are more than twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK.

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New implant standards

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has announced that it will be publishing new national standards on implant dentistry next year.

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Evidence hidden on sugar

​A US sugar industry trade group appears to have pulled the plug on a study that was producing animal evidence linking sucrose to disease nearly 50 years ago.

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Tributes to Jimmy Steele

Tributes have been paid to world-leading expert, Emeritus Professor Jimmy Steele CBE, who changed the way that dental services are provided in the UK and abroad.

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Energy drink health risks

​A new review of current scientific knowledge on energy drinks finds their advertised short-term benefits can be outweighed by serious health risks.

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Lowering blood pressure

​Treatment periodontitis significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk for developing high blood pressure.

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OHC 2017

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) held yet another Oral Health Conference & Exhibition (OHC) full of education, celebration and inspiration.

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Help dentists in trouble

​Spare a thought for those within the profession who are struggling with financial difficulties this Christmas.

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Prescribe appropriately

A mass social media campaign is encouraging dental teams to reduce dental infections and the need for antibiotics in children as well as promote prevention to families.

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BADN Conference

Isopharm will be joining Robinson Healthcare, Splat, Purple Media, the University of Kent Centre for Professional Practice, and Mouth Cancer Action Month in sponsoring the BADN's 2017 National Dental Nursing Conference, to be held on 17 and 18 November at the Milton Keynes Hilton.

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Oral health and pregnancy

​The Oral Health and Pregnancy portal, recently launched by the EFP in partnership with Oral-B, is offering clear guidelines and answers to many commonly asked questions.