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'Previous studies indicate that inadequate denture hygiene can lead to an increase in accumulation of denture plaque, which can then increase the risk of developing oral and dental diseases such as dental decay, periodontal disease, and denture stomatitis.'
In the cover story of this November's online issue of BDJ Team, we present research originally published in the BDJ from researchers in Birmingham. Reading this article will earn you one hour of verifiable CPD.
Yasmin Aydin secured a place at dental school by first completing a degree in dental hygiene and therapy. She is now an undergraduate dental student and the first student to Chair a Section of the British Dental Association (BDA).
M. Estai, J. Winters, Y. Kanagasingam, J. Shiikha, H. Checker, E. Kruger and M. Tennant investigate the use of ‘mid-level dental practitioners’, such as dental therapists, to remotely screen for oral diseases using a ‘telehealth’ model.