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Fear of the dentist: what is dental phobia and dental anxiety?
It’s fair to say going to the dentists is few people’s favourite thing to do. In fact, over 45% of British people say they get anxious ...
- 29/07/2019
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental, Brain & Mind
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NHS dental budget needs reform to meet patients’ needs
Routine scaling and polishing of teeth should be stopped as the NHS dental budget would be better spent elsewhere, experts warn. A stu...
- 01/05/2019
- Culture & Society, Dental
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Alzheimer’s is linked to gum disease – but bad oral health is not the only culprit
For most people, teeth cleaning may just be a normal part of your daily routine. But what if the way you clean your teeth today, might ...
- 18/02/2019
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental, Brain & Mind
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Study shows vitamin D supplements are of no benefit to the over 70s
There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk o...
- 31/01/2019
- Health & Social Care Research, Bones, Joints & Muscles, Dental, Ageing
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The shocking state of oral health in our nursing homes, and how family members can helps
The recent report of a nursing home resident found with maggots in her mouth brings home how devastating neglected oral health can be. ...
- 02/06/2017
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental
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Meet the researcher - Dr Sheena Ramsay
Meet Dr Sheena Ramsay, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Institute for Health and Society. She tells us what attracted her to Newcastle from UC...
- 03/04/2017
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental
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Dental Problems at A&E: why it matters
Charlotte Currie, Clinical Fellow in Oral Surgery at the Centre for Oral Health Research, School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle Univer...
- 23/01/2017
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental
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"Oral and Dental” Patient, Carer, Public Involvement (PCPI) group
The “Oral and Dental” Patient, Carer, Public Involvement (PCPI) group meets every 3 months at Newcastle Dental Hospital. We always try...
- 09/01/2017
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental
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The Dentists of Tomorrow: Involving the public in the interview process
The School of Dental Sciences runs two undergraduate courses, a five year Bachelor of Dental Surgery course (71 places) and a three yea...
- 12/07/2016
- Health & Social Care Research, Dental
