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Making the right call

A look at the issues surrounding dental triage.

Head and neck cancer risk reduced by drinking coffee

The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and...

Bad habits die hard

Fazeela Khan-Osborne discusses the potential oral health implications of bad habits.

Restoring smiles with confidence

Omar Iqbal replaces a patient’s failing bridge in the aesthetic zone with a new prosthesis.

The small print is a big deal

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of understanding the details of contracts.

Irrigation information

Nicolas Coomber discusses the options available to clinicians.

Wear and tear

Luke Hutchings discusses the best way to approach the issue of dental erosion.

Smiles and condyles

Phil Silver discusses the role of the clinician in diagnosing condylar resorption.

An invigorating experience

Katherine Mallett reports on the annual British Orthodontic Conference (BOC).

Shifting from treatment to prevention

Bas Vorsteveld discusses what changes can be made to help improve the country’s oral health.

Teledentistry today

Nina Gilbert discusses the everchanging digital landscape.

GDC publishes outcome report

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Applications (SLAA) routes.

Dentures inspired by nature developed

Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.

Changes in preconception health indicators revealed

A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK has found that some unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and soft drink consumption have decreased over time, while rates...

Choice overload

Mark Garner explores how to help patients manage multiple options.