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BBC – Truth About Your Teeth – Part I & IIhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05y3953In this two-part event, Britain’s top dentists show how the latest science can change how we all look after our teeth.Filmed extensively in the Dental Institute at King’s, this series offers a fresh look at the science behind teeth and dentistry, and what we can all do to improve our oral health.Shot over a six-month period, the programmes feature patients undergoing treatment for missing or broken teeth, decay, gum disease, and a range of other problems – sometimes to the extreme.The series also features a strong public health message, with experiments on and information about everything from correct tooth brushing to the effectiveness (or otherwise) of over-the-counter tooth whitening kits.The programmes are presented by infectious diseases doctor and TV presenter Dr Chris van Tulleken, who also presents the popular children’s series Operation Ouch!, and Jasmine Harman, host of a number of well-known programmes including A Place in the Sun.The documentary also features aerial shots of the King’s College Hospital site at Denmark Hill, which were filmed using a specialist camera mounted on a drone.