FACT CHECK
At The Teeth Keeper, we are committed to providing factual, research-backed information on oral health and environmental responsibility. Below is a comprehensive list of the studies, journals, and trusted sources that have informed our content throughout the website.
References used for the Education Hub are highlighted at the bottom of each post.
Abed, R. et al. (2022) ‘An Environmental Impact Study of inter‐dental cleaning aids’, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 50(1), pp. 2–10. doi:10.1111/jcpe.13727.
British Society of Periodontology (2023)0’ Healthy gums healthy body healthy life’. Available at: https://www.bsperio.org.uk/assets/downloads/Perio-systemic_leaflet_V3-Final_Vanessa.pdf (Accessed: 01 February 2025).
Chapple, I.L. et al. (2015) ‘Primary prevention of periodontitis: Managing gingivitis’, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 42(S16). doi:10.1111/jcpe.12366.
George, R. (2024) What really happens to your plastic recycling?, Greenpeace UK. Available at: https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/plastic-recycling-export-incineration/ (Accessed: 01 February 2025).
Gibbens, S. (2024) Why only a tiny fraction of your plastic actually gets recycled, National Geographic. Available at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/why-recycling-plastic-doesnt-always-get-recycled (Accessed: 01 February 2025).
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