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September 2026 Update

As the London Dental Institute prepares to welcome its biggest cohort of the year, it also celebrates a busy summer of Live Study Clubs, which drew 527 attendees in August, with three more sessions open to the wider dental community scheduled for October.

Fixed appliances, halitosis, and a surprisingly simple intervention

A daily probiotic lozenge containing Lactobacillus salivarius and vitamin D3 improved plaque control, gingival health and halitosis in orthodontic patients, particularly those with fixed appliances, although the benefits faded gradually once the lozenges were stopped.