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# dental health
Dentists say HPV vaccine is a 'no brainer' as cases of head, neck and mouth cancer on the rise
Concerns were also raised about the overuse of antibiotics on children waiting for dental treatment .
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May 16th 2019, 6:05 AM
# lack of staff
Some children wait up to 12 years for first dental screening
The Irish Dental Association says 150 more dentists are needed.
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Aug 17th 2017, 7:43 AM
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These hidden sugars in 'healthy' foods could be harming your child's teeth
The not-so-sweet side of sugar…
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Mar 30th 2015, 1:00 PM
Voices
Opinion: Water fluoridation is controversial, but trust evidence over scaremongering
Scare tactics and misinformation should have no place in deciding public health policy.
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Oct 4th 2014, 7:00 PM
# open wide
Over half of Irish adults only visit dentist in emergency
Irish Dental Association’s survey finds routine visits drop sharply after the age of 45 years.
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Jan 4th 2014, 7:45 AM
# piercings
Warning: Tongue piercings affect speech, sense of taste and cause drooling
Dentists are warning young people about the risks of oral piercings, especially when getting them done abroad or at music festivals.
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Aug 1st 2013, 7:15 AM
# Pearly Whites
Fancy getting your teeth whitened? You need to know this
Beware of gum burns – and why lasers are not really the answer to getting your gnashers glowing.
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May 6th 2013, 6:30 PM
# Dentistry
Dentists' body expresses concern over illegal teeth whitening
The Irish Dental Association says several businesses could be operating outside of European rules on peroxide content.
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Feb 21st 2013, 8:29 PM
# Teeth
42 per cent of Irish adults "are missing teeth"
Plus, more than half of Irish adults surveyed said that the biggest barrier to visiting the dentist is the cost.
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Sep 12th 2012, 10:23 AM
# Teeth
Don't overbrush your teeth, say dentists
We’re encouraged to brush twice a day – but over-brushing can lead to sensitive teeth, dentists said today.
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Aug 20th 2012, 4:09 PM