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21 Dec 2018 • Dental Health

Natasha Wilcock explains the link between oral health and general health

The health of our mouth and the health of our body are fundamentally connected. As rates of chronic disease such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s have increased over the last century, so also…

30 Nov 2018 • Dental Health

Air polishing – a jet wash for your teeth!

Air polishing is a real game changer for patients, it is a growing innovation which can help improve the look of your teeth and prevent disease in the mouth. This procedure is the new buzz…

1 Nov 2018 • Dental Health

Infographic showing patients how dentists check for head and neck cancer

Are your patients aware of the risk of mouth, head and neck cancer, do they know that they receive a full oral screening during their examination? As November is mouth cancer awareness month, we are…

31 Oct 2018 • Dental Health

The tyranny of bad breath

For most, bad breath isn’t something that particularly worries or concerns us. We may notice that our mouths occasionally feel a little stale in the morning and we might be aware that our breath isn’t…

5 Oct 2018 • Blog, Dental Health

Delivering dentistry to vulnerable older people

Nigel Jones speaks to Mili Doshi about a programme that has been working to improve oral health for older patients in hospitals… Earlier this year I attended the Westminster Health Forum, where images of older…

17 Sep 2018 • Dental Health

Why visit the hygienist

Fran White is a dental hygienist and therapist at El-Nashar Dental Care. We asked her why it’s so important to visit the hygienist… Some people think of the hygienist as painful and unnecessary and would…

30 Jul 2018 • Dental Health

Thinking about your toothbrush

As dental care professionals, making sure our patients’ oral health is as good as it can be is of the upmost importance to us. We focus on making sure that our patients have stable mouths…

29 Jun 2018 • Dental Health

A selection of tasty picnic recipes with no added sugar

A healthy diet is kind to your body and your teeth and can also make you feel great! Overconsumption of added sugar is the leading cause of dental decay and is a major contributor to…

24 Jun 2018 • Dental Health, CSR

An introduction to BrushUpUK

BrushUpUK is an exciting and innovative charity providing free oral health education through a volunteer network of qualified oral health educators from local dental practices. BrushUpUK was the dream of our founder, Megan Thomas, starting…

6 Jun 2018 • Dental Health

The power of community to relieve dental pain

Bridge2Aid works in Tanzania – a country with a population of 56 million people and just 495 dental professionals, that’s just one to every 113,000 people. The UK ratio is one dentist to every 2,000…

20 May 2018 • Dental Health

What is the point of going to see the dentist?

Everyone knows that you are meant to go and see the dentist every six months, but why? What’s the point? Is it just so that dentists can live a lavish lifestyle, drive fast cars and…

13 Apr 2018 • Dental Health

Tooth whitening: Everything you need to know

They’re everywhere. Just one quick swipe on social media, one flick of the page in our glossy magazines and the perfect pearly whites of our favourite celebrities are shining bright and dazzling us. With cosmetic…

19 Mar 2018 • Dental Health

Gum disease – avoid the nightmare

Have you ever had that nightmare where your teeth have fallen out then you’ve woken up and checked in the mirror that they are still there? This can become a reality unless we make sure…

21 Feb 2018 • Dental Health

Does your choice of toothbrush really make a difference?

We asked Dr Alif Moosajee, otherwise known as The Smiling Dentist, just how important your choice of toothbrush is when it comes to looking after your teeth. Here’s what he had to say: ‘A good…

29 Jan 2018 • Dental Health

How to avoid added sugar at dinnertime

Following on from my blog ‘How to avoid added sugar at lunchtime’, this blog will look at no-added-sugar meal planning strategies for dinner. Many people get home from work in the evening and are too…

15 Dec 2017 • Dental Health

Over 40% of UK children miss out on free dental check-ups

As both principal dentist at Oakdale Dental and a devoted father, Dr Alif Moosajee is a big advocate of the ‘Dental check by 1’ initiative. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry is publicising this to…

27 Nov 2017 • Dental Health

How to avoid added sugar at lunchtime

Following on from my blog ‘How to avoid added sugar at breakfast’, in this blog we’ll take a look at no-added-sugar meal planning strategies for lunch. For many of us, lunch means grabbing a sandwich…

17 Nov 2017 • Dental Health

How your practice can support Mouth Cancer Action Month

Despite everyone’s best efforts, mouth cancer is still on the increase. In the UK more than 7000 people were diagnosed last year. It is estimated that about 60,000 people will be diagnosed over the next…