Great Ormond St Hospital and Specific Toothpaste Needs Early this month I had the pleasure of visiting Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London to meet some of their Dental Team and tell them a bit more about Buddies Toothpaste products. It was quickly clear that I had come to the right place. Even as…
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Parents Oral Health Checklist These days it’s hard to avoid seeing lists of ‘must know facts’ about almost anything. That said, when I came across this kids oral health checklist designed for parents, it’s such a good summary, I thought I would share it. It clearly shows what parents need to be doing at each stage…
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2019: Act on Mouth Health The FDI World Dental Federation set up the first World Oral Health Day in 2007, which is now celebrated each year on 20thMarch. This year the theme is Act on Mouth Health. The FDIs main message is that oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are widespread and…
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This blog topic is in response to a number of interested groups asking for tips. I am going to be entirely transparent and state now that much of the advice and tips contained here have been borrowed from the fantastic mine of information and advice that is The Oral Health Foundation https://www.dentalhealth.org. Resources In particular,…
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The beginning My Dragons’ Den experience began with an early start as I was being collected from the hotel reception at 06.30. There I met one other, lone, fellow contestant and we travelled to the studio together. I was feeling so nervous, it was good to chat to him about his business and how he…
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Establishing good oral healthcare routines As parents and carers we are charged with ensuring the wellbeing of those we care for. This includes bearing responsibility for teaching and maintaining behaviours which will provide personal health and comfort throughout their lives. As a parent and someone who studied dentistry for a while, I know that establishing a…
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Most families develop their own Christmas traditions over time. Sometimes continuations of rituals created by previous generations or new ideas and behaviours that become embedded in a “it’s just what we do each year” sort of way. Christmas stockings are something to which many people attach fond memories and long-held family rituals. According to legend,…
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Development of kids teeth Child development is obviously important. Whilst walking and talking are usually the highest priorities for development, there is a smaller aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked: a child’s teeth. I recently heard the shocking statistic that 75% of all kids have some sort of dental issue when their adult teeth come in.…
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Healthy Snacks for Kids Teeth When it comes to snacking, our children are pro’s. They can turn almost anything into a snack and in their minds, if it tastes good, it is good for them. As parents, we know better and we want what’s best for our children. Research has shown that there is nothing…
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Choosing the right toothbrush for your child’s age We are sometimes asked “What is the maximum age for our Buddies toothbrush?” It may seem surprising that this isn’t an easy question to answer. That’s because the right answer is dependent upon so many different things. It is much easier to determine a minimum age as…
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