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NikitaJoshiNov 8, 20211 min readAn oral health campaign on a cold rainy night in StokeStoke-on-Trent started an Oral health campaign in 2018 called KeepStokeSmiling to highlight the importance of looking after teeth....
NikitaJoshiNov 1, 20211 min readBrace yourself...Orthodontic Speciality ThoughtsAfter having discussions with a friend about specialisms, I came across some data. Last year, the BSPD wrote a paper showing the number...
NikitaJoshiAug 8, 20211 min readBe aware of the signs and symptoms of Sepsis!Sepsis could cause general unwellness, concerning people around the affected person, abnormal heart rate, O2 levels or Blood Pressure and...
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NikitaJoshiApr 26, 20211 min readFood PovertyIn October, the government decision to not supply food vouchers to disadvantaged children in the holiday period may have limited...
NikitaJoshiOct 1, 20201 min readMore Children Visiting Dentists due to the Starting Well Drive30,000+ children 0-5 years have registered with a dentist due to the Smile4Life initiative (started in 2018), designed to reduce oral...
