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Reports suggest HPV vaccine will be made available to boys and girls
Reports suggest that the government is set to roll out the HPV vaccine programme to include boys, as well as girls. According to the Daily Mail, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has backed calls from dental organisations to enable boys to benefit from the scheme. The HPV vaccination…
READ ARTICLEWhy dentists are fighting for HPV vaccines for boys
Recently, a group of high-profile dental organisations called for the government to consider rolling out the HPV vaccination programme to include teenage boys, as well as girls. The vaccine, which is currently provided for girls as they enter their teenage years to protect against cervical cancer, is the subject of…
READ ARTICLEResearchers hail breakthrough, which could put a stop to painful decay
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London claim to have made a major breakthrough in the development of a material, which could put a stop to painful dental decay. Scientists believe that they have created a material, which could facilitate enamel regeneration, preventing sensitivity and reducing the risk of cavities….
READ ARTICLEThree Ways to Treat Chipped Teeth
The teeth are amazingly strong, but they’re not immune to damage. Even if you look after your teeth really well, there’s always a risk of injuries like chips. If you have a chipped tooth, there are various solutions out there. These include: Composite fillings: if you have a minor chip,…
READ ARTICLEBridges, Implants, Dentures: Which Tooth Replacement Treatment is Right For You?
If you’ve lost a tooth, you may be considering your next step. At Baker Street, we strongly encourage our patients to replace missing teeth, as gaps can impact oral health, as well as the look of the smile. We have extensive experience in creating brand new smiles using the latest…
READ ARTICLENew Zealand’s dentists back campaign for fizzy drink health warnings
Dentists in New Zealand are backing a campaign to introduce health warnings for sugary drinks. The New Zealand Dental Association has offered its support to a campaign to introduce graphic warnings for fizzy drinks. Dentists believe that the warnings could help to discourage children and adults from buying sugary drinks…
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