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“A happy mouth is a happy mind”: FDI highlights the link between oral and mental health with a new song

GENEVA, Switzerland: How does oral health affect mental well-being? This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), celebrated globally every year on March 20, FDI World...

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Global perspectives on oral health: Collaborative efforts to tackle a worldwide challenge

LEIPZIG, Germany: Although oral health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall health, significant disparities in access to care and ...

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Semmelweis University highlights severe environmental impact of dentistry

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Research shows that healthcare systems contribute 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry plays a significant role in this...

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Saving NHS dentistry: Why retaining dentists is the key to survival

LONDON, England: National Health Service (NHS) dentistry is in crisis, and at the heart of the problem is the alarming loss of dental professionals. ...

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Saliva testing could revolutionise periodontitis monitoring, study suggests

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontitis is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions, affecting between 20% and 50% of the global population—roughly ...

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Put your money where your mouth is: EFP calls to unite in prevention

Oral health, being a cornerstone of well-being, is a critical factor in public health systems. The substantial economic burden of managing oral disease has ...

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ICD launches Global Oral Health Leadership Institute

NEW YORK, US: The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership ...

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Healthy Finland Survey: Rising concern over tooth erosion, persistent caries and periodontal disease

KUOPIO, Finland: Although oral health is a critical component of overall well-being, it often remains overlooked in public health. Seeking to gain valuable ...

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Study reveals significant psychosocial challenges among dental administrative staff

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Although the mental health of dentists has received increasing attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been little study of ...

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New research article places women’s dental health under the spotlight

Greenville, N.C., US: As Western societies increasingly come to terms with the inequities that have stained their histories, addressing the systematic ...

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NHS dental recovery plan falling short of targets, audit reveals

LONDON, England: The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported significant shortcomings in the dental recovery plan launched by the National Health Service ...

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Study finds that routine the key to enhanced oral health among the elderly

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Maintaining oral health in the ageing population is vital for quality of life, and challenges in oral care in nursing homes demand ...

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New report urges greater awareness about mouth cancer

LONDON, England: A new report published by the Oral Health Foundation has highlighted some concerning figures surrounding both the prevalence of mouth ...

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National health survey indicates state of Scotland NHS dentistry continuing to deteriorate

EDINBURGH, Scotland: The lamentable state of public health dentistry across the UK is now glaringly obvious and concern continues to be raised in various ...

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EuroPerio11 looks in depth at women’s oral health through the life stages

VIENNA, Austria: Women’s oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it is a critical aspect of overall well-being that is often overlooked or...

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Failing NZ dental system generates enormous economic and social costs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Across the world, the dental systems of developed countries continue to deteriorate, leaving increasing numbers of ordinary ...

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Research advocates text message approach to improving oral health among teenagers

SHEFFIELD, England: One crucial dimension of the UK National Health Service dental crisis is without question its impact on children and young people. As a ...

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Infant discomfort may have a connection to maternal oral health

ALMADA, Portugal: Dental clinicians may be in a position to better support new mothers, according to researchers in Portugal who explored whether there is ...

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New hybrid model proposed to expand Medicare to include some dental coverage

BALTIMORE, US: A recent health policy article has explored strategies to incorporate dental coverage into Medicare, addressing the evolving recognition of ...

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Leading university champions holistic approach to sustainability

MONTREAL, Canada: As the world increasingly comes to terms with the immense impact produced upon the environment by industrial capitalist societies, the ...

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NHS dental service in Scotland continues to shrink as “dental deserts” appear across the country

EDINBURGH, Scotland: As each week passes, the UK dental care crisis continues to deepen, despite political rhetoric and policies to the contrary. Because of...

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Dental group to take on 12,000 Scottish NHS patients

GLASGOW, Scotland: As announced in the June issue of BDJ Team, Scottish dental group Clyde Munro will be taking on new National Health Service (NHS) ...

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