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Oral health

Oral care

Oral health is a crucial aspect of overall health. Everything we consume comes firstly through the mouth – food, water, oxygen and, most of the time, medicine – so maintaining healthy teeth and gums is very important. If neglected, poor oral hygiene can lead to extreme pain, serious conditions and even tooth extractions.

12 Mar 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Oral health

Managing oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits.

13 May 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Oral Care

Tackling oral care

Pharmacy teams are often the first point of call for customers suffering from oral problems. Sink your teeth into this roundup of common conditions and the advice you can provide.

23 Apr 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Oral health

Tackling oral health

Support customers with information and advice on a range of oral health conditions, including tooth decay and gum disease.

13 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Oral health

Oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has multiple benefits and pharmacy teams can be on hand to advise customers.

26 May 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Oral health

Put a smile on your face

A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.

16 Apr 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Oral health

Open wide...

The state of the nation’s teeth is nothing to smile about, with many people still not following basic oral hygiene advice.

16 May 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Oral health

Dental health

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on dental health, including the causes and risks of decay. 

20 Mar 2018 , 15 Min Module

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Oral health

Oral health

This team training module focuses on oral health.

15 May 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Oral health

A golden opportunity

Public awareness of the important role that pharmacy teams can play in providing oral care is low. But plenty can be done to change this.

12 May 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Oral health

The root of the problem

Gum disease is common among adults, but it’s not widely known that it is associated with other serious health problems.

24 May 2016 , 4 Min Article

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