At a packed event in the heart of London, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, opened National Smile Month 2025 with a compelling reminder: “You can’t have good general health without oral health.” Speaking on Friday 9 May 2025, to more than 100 health professionals, campaigners, and industry leaders at…
LISTERINE® is a proud gold sponsor of EuroPerio11, the premier global event in periodontology, oral health, and implantology, taking place from 14th–17th May 2025 in Vienna. Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being. Despite being largely preventable, periodontal diseases continue to rise globally. While mechanical plaque control is key, controlling plaque biofilm accumulation—even…
Aquafresh is expanding its portfolio with the new Aquafresh White Renew toothpaste range. Specifically designed with its best ever whitening formulation, the value range includes Aquafresh White Renew Deep Clean and Aquafresh White Renew Long Lasting Whitening*at MRRP £1.99**. Whitening is the strongest driver of everyday toothpaste[1], predicted to grow at +£1.2 billion over the…
Dentsply Sirona is set to replace its Connect Case Center (CCC) with its innovative cloud-based platform DS Core, which connects dental practices and labs, and supports them throughout their daily workflows by providing tools that support practice growth, enhance workflow efficiency and elevate patient outcome and experience. Introduced in 2010, the CCC was designed for…
The SEPA Foundation, sponsored by LISTERINE®, proudly announces the launch of the Principles for Oral Health Report, a global initiative aimed at simplifying evidence-based approaches to support periodontal health. Developed through collaboration with world-renowned oral health experts during a 2024 round table summit, the report distils key scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines into practical…
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has launched a children’s competition for 6- to 11-year-olds living in Essex, Lincolnshire, Norfolk & Waveney, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk or Slough; to help raise awareness of the importance of developing good oral health habits from a young age. Supporting The Oral Health Foundation’s National Smile Month taking place between 12th…
The British Dental Association has applauded a video message from Nick Whelan, the student who nearly died of sepsis for want of a dental appointment. Nick was forced to undergo life-saving surgery after he was admitted to Ninewells Hospital with septicaemia in 2021. Nick, 22, said he had been struggling to get a dentist appointment after…
Sony is delighted to announce that it will be attending IDS 2025 (International Dental Show) in Cologne, one of the leading global trade fairs for the dental community and industry. At IDS several of Sony’s imaging technology kits will be on display, alongside dental specialists who will be on stand to allow visitors to participate hands-on…
This World Oral Health Day, on 20 March, the Oral Health Foundation is drawing attention to the often-overlooked link between oral health and mental well-being. This year’s theme, A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind, is an invitation to reframe the conversation around oral health – not just as a clinical concern, but as an essential…
A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the CDO at BDIA Dental Showcase on Saturday. The dental profession is fast-paced and demanding, with high levels of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges affecting individuals at every level. Studies show that over 86% of dental professionals experience work-related stress,…
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