Oral health

Prime minister pledges to tackle vapes targeted at children

On May 25, 2023, Rishi Sunak appeared on ITV’s This Morning for a short interview. The conversation eventually turned to recent vaping headlines.

Dangerous levels of lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

A BBC News investigation has found that confiscated vapes from students containing high levels of lead, nickel and chromium.

Research suggests chewing more sugar-free gum could save the NHS over £50m a year

A new report commissioned by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme has found that rolling out three preventative oral health interventions could reduce unnecessary trips to the dentist, saving...

Study links obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers

A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry, led by Yu Leo Lei, D.D.S., Ph.D., have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’...

Study creates new metric for the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer

Researchers have known about the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. Now, a new metric could help bring these findings into the clinic.

Council announces National Smile Month campaign

To mark National Smile Month 2023, Derby City Council will be offering oral health help and advice to families.

Proper chewing may improve blood sugar levels for diabetes patients

The ability to masticate properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests.

The impact of oral hygiene on general health  

Kimberly Lloyd breaks down the recent research.          

Patients “shocked” as practice closes

More than 1,200 patients in Langholm, Scotland, have been informed that their practice is to close. The patients are now scrambling to find provisions elsewhere.

Making lifestyle and nutrition matter

Maria Papavergos examines the effect your diet has on your oral health and wellness.

Oral health inequality: Association warns children are “hit the hardest”

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned oral health inequality among the young is set to widen, as new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats indicates 6.5 million children in England...

Community voices their concerns for children’s oral health

Somerset residents have shared their worries about the ongoing dental access issues for children in the area.