Tooth loss and heart risk
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
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Fluoride benefit kids' teeth
Public Health England (PHE) has today published its 'Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018' report on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
GULP campaign reaches schools
Community coaches from professional football clubs in Lancashire will deliver high-sugar drinks education to school children as part of a new campaign to tackle poor oral health and obesity.
Dementia guidance goes online
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has made its guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia available free of charge online.
Burnout risk for workers
The healthcare sector is in the top five UK industries least likely to offer help employees manage levels of work-related stress.
Expanded duties vital
Dentistry requires a more flexible workforce with more expanded duties dental nurses and increased opportunities for dental care professionals to upskill and move into new roles.
Dental price hike slammed
NHS dentistry patient charges will be increasing by around 5% from April.
Tooth loss risk for mums
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums.
'Bad weather' policy and you
Dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather, says MDDUS.
Cancer risk of non smokers
Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers.
Women in dentistry
To mark International Women’s Day this Thursday, the BDA is giving current and future dental professionals the chance to chat live with a panel of female dentists and advisors about the changing face of the profession, representation and career progression.
Eating disorder diagnosis
NHS dentists and their teams need guidance to aid patients with eating disorders.
NHS costs tip of iceberg
The British Dental Association has said new figures from Queen Mary University of London suggesting children's use of non-dental services for dental pain could be costing the NHS £2.3 million a year are just the tip of the iceberg.
Have your say
A consultation, launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC), is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading to registration for dental professionals.
Updated radiography guidel
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK))’s Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography, the leading text on indications for radiographic investigation in dentistry, has been updated following the implementation of revised regulations on the use of ionising radiation.
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