Maintaining a healthy smile

With evidence that oral health is linked to general health, it has never been more important to look after your mouth, a healthy smile is also one of the first things people notice about you. This month is National Smile Month…

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Chew your way to better oral health

As a dentist, I’m constantly telling my patients how to look after their teeth and improve their oral health. Most of the messages are similar: see your dentist regularly, brush for two minutes, twice a…

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Brush up on your brushing for National Smile Month

Be completely honest, how long do you take to brush your teeth? The national average is for an individual to spend only 50 seconds cleaning their pearly whites. Believe it or not, dental professionals recommend at…

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Sweet talk

Earlier this year, the Chancellor announced the introduction of a sugar tax on some sugary drinks. This move was welcomed by many healthcare professionals and campaigners, but what do dentists think of the impending change?…

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Supporting National Smile Month with the #PPSugarFree Challenge – Part 2

As we mentioned in our last ‘Sugar-Free Diaries’ blog post, in line with National Smile Month (the longest running and largest oral health campaign in the UK), a team of ten willing volunteers decided to…

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Why is it so Difficult to Reduce Sugar Individually?

Today, our guest blogger, Dr Tony Kilcoyne shares his views on sugar and why its growing appearance within the food industry is a cause for concern.

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Supporting National Smile Month with the #PPSugarFree Challenge

National Smile Month is both the longest running and largest oral health campaign in the UK. Taking place this year from 18th May until 18th June, the campaign focuses on three key elements:

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