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Charcoal toothpaste benefits yet to be proven

Researchers were ‘unable to find scientific evidence’ to back up claims made about the benefits of charcoal toothpastes. A literature review in the US identified 13 studies that focused on the use of charcoal or charcoal-based products for oral hygiene. ‘We were unable to find any convincing body of scientific evidence on any laboratory studies … Continued

Yolande Keane wins national hygiene award

Yolande Keane from Eyre Square Dental in Galway was announced as the winner of this year’s Kin Dental Hygienist of the Year award at the Irish Dental Hygienists Association Annual Scientific Conference 2016 last month. Over the last few months, patients up and down the country have been nominating their hygienists for the chance to … Continued