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Education for patients to help keep smiles healthy

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ECPD session - Changing Patient Behaviour

Explore our ECPD session for an overview of effective dental practice based interventions to change the oral health of patients. Learn more at Colgate Professional.

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Evidence based prevention for all - Post COVID

An ECPD training session providing an overview of theory informed evidence-based approaches to behaviour change in dental settings both now and post COVID 19.

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Whole Mouth Health: The next generation of everyday prevention for oral health

This learning module provides an overview on how Whole Mouth Health as a holistic approach brings together perspectives.

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Can medication adherence play a role in prevention?

This training session is intended to review the impact of medication adherence on patient outcomes and to provide further information for dental professionals on how they can support this.

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Management of periodontitis using a step-wise approach

This training session is intended to to discuss how to best manage patients with periodontitis, including a stepwise approach to achieve and maintain successful outcomes.

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The pain of sensitive teeth – how does it impact health?

This training session is intended to discuss how the pain of dentine hypersensitivity impacts everyday life and how understanding the patient perspective can benefit health.

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Exposing the root of the problem; advanced periodontal therapy to improve patient outcomes.

Exposing the root of the problem; advanced periodontal therapy to improve patient outcomes.

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Is gum health a sprint or a marathon? Short-term interventions to encourage long-term patient behaviour change

Explore the economic impact of gum related issues and the implications to general and specialty treatment modalities. Discuss the treatment implications of patients presenting with gum problems.

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Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ Toothpaste Efficacy - Nathoo et al Summary

Learn about the efficacy of Colgate® Sensitive Instant Relief and get informative, evidence-based articles on topics from products, to patient education and more.

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Fluoride Varnish Dosing Pad

Learn how to use the Fluoride Varnish Dosing Pad and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles on products, patient education and more.

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Pro Argin® Toothpaste Efficacy - Docimo

Learn about the efficacy of Colgate® Pro-Argin Technology in toothpastes and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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A Lifetime Approach

Learn about caries prevention and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles on everything from products, to patient education and practice management.

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The Use of Confocal Laser Scanning

Learn about confocal laser scanning microscopy usage in tubule occlusion and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Diagnostic And Therapeutic

Learn about diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for diabetic patient care and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Gingivitis: New Insights Into

Read the latest insights gingival inflammation and periodontal disease and get informative, evidence-based articles on products, patient education and more.

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Global Oral/Systemic Health Forum:

Learn about the history of the global oral and systemic health forum and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Host Modulation For The Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases

Learn about host modulation for periodontal disease treatment and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Infection Or Inflammation: The Link Between Periodontal Disease And Systemic Disease

Learn about the link between periodontal diease and systemic disease and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Strength Of Evidence Relating Periodontal Disease And Cardiovascular Disease

Learn about the connection between periodontal and cardiovascular disease and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Pro-Argin®Technology Mode Of Action

Learn about the mode of action for Colgate® Pro Argin® Technology and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Proactive prevention has never been more important - Empower every patient to achieve superior biofilm control¹ ² *

Learn about superior biofilm control for patients and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Half of sensitivity sufferers

Read about the frequency of patient reports of discomfort in tooth sensitivity and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Are your patients suffering in silence?

Learn about dentine sensitivity and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles on topics from products, to patient education and practice management.

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Women & Dentistry Reports:

Learn about diversity, inclusion and gender equality in dentistry care and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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What is Minimally Invasive Dentistry?

Learn about the benefits of minimally invasive dentistry and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Compendium: Exploring The Relationship Between Oral Health And Systemic Health Within The African American Population

Learn about oral care within the African American population and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles on products, patient education and more.

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Diabetes Mellitus: Strategies for Providing Comprehensive Care

Learn about diabetes mellitus and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles on everything from products, to patient education and practice management.

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Periodontal Infection And Glycemic Control In Diabetes: Current Evidence

Learn about periodontal infection and glycemic control in diabetes and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Inflammation: The Relationship Between Oral Health And Systemic Disease

An article on the relationship between oral health and systemic disease. Explore our resources for dentists, students and patients.

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Oral Care Designed for Orthodontic Patients

Oral Care Designed for Orthodontic Patients

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The Value of Pre-Procedural Rinsing

As COVID-19 highlights infection control in dental settings, we discuss the role of pre-procedural mouth rinses in reducing viral and bacterial loads.

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Should we be Conducting More Frequent Caries Risk Assessments for our Moderate Risk Patients?

Why dentists need to perform caries risk assessments regularly and for patients found to be at increased risk of caries to consider fluoride varnish and high-level fluoride pastes and gels.

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Dentin hypersensitivity: what are our patients not telling us?

Patients often don't talk to their dentists about dentin hypersensitivity symptoms. Why aren't they talking and how can we help them?

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How to Answer your Patients' Questions about Fluoride

How to effectively communicate the benefits of fluoride and address patients’ misconceptions about fluoride.

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Pro Argin® Toothpaste Efficacy - Ayad

Learn about the efficacy of Colgate® Pro-Argin Technology in toothpastes and get the latest informative, evidence-based articles for dental professionals.

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Colgate x Change Please:

Colgate has joined forces with social enterprise Change Please Coffee to help make essential dental services available to people facing homelessness.

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Changing patient perspectives to improve gum health

Gum health patient perspectives expert roundtable

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Colgate – reimagining a healthier future for all

Colgate has joined forces with social enterprise Change Please Coffee to help make essential dental services available to people facing homelessness.

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General Oral Health

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5 steps to good oral care

Downloadable infographic with 5 steps to good oral care

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My toothbrushing chart

Downloadable PDF toothbrushing chart and kids activity page

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Protecting your child's smile

Ensure your child's smile stays healthy and bright with our comprehensive guide to protecting your child's smile.

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How to help kids brush their teeth

By caring for your child's teeth and gums right from the very start you can do a great deal to help prevent potential problems in the years ahead. Video to share with parents to educate them on the best way to support their child's brushing.

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