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Mouth Cancer Action Month

The Oral Health Foundation is building up to this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month by calling on you to help the general public become more ‘mouthaware’.

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'Risky' teething products

A new study reveals many teething products are not only a risk to babies' health, but are also ineffective in reducing pain.

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Baby teeth link to ADHD

​Researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment conditions are present.

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Aggressive patients increase

​The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with violent or aggressive patients.

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Dangers of DIY braces

​The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation are planning a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics, also known as DIY orthodontics.

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Are therapists gateway to NHS?

​Dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS but are unable to work to the fullest of their capabilities.

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Slow Dentistry: changing pace

Dental professionals are being encouraged to adopt a slower pace in their dental practices in order to better ensure patient safety and reduce their own work related stress.

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Oral health and stress

​Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults.

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Snack tax v sugary drink tax

​Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks, suggests a study published by The BMJ.

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Mouthwash and exercise

​Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research.

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BADN collaborates

2020 is the 80th anniversary of the founding of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) – originally called the British Dental Nurses’ and Assistants’ Society, and later the Association of British Dental Surgery Assistants – the UK’s professional association for dental nurses.

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BDIA Dental Showcase

BDIA Dental Showcase takes place next month (17-19 October) and if you haven’t already registered, now’s the time.

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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.