The pandemic has shone a harsh spotlight on some long-standing issues including the persistent and immoral inequalities we see in children’s oral health.
The impact prolonged stress has on our body and wellbeing – including our dental health – can be significant. There are a range of common signs and symptoms to look out for, from teeth grinding to dry...
A woman with her two front teeth missing has revealed how she uses chewing gum to fill the gap – a form of DIY dentistry.
The prevention of oral cancer has been a key topic in oral healthcare for many years, as many oral cancer patients still present de novo at an advanced stage, often thereby jeopardising their ultimate...
New 9pm watershed banning unhealthy TV ads will also be introduced as the Health and Care Bill receives Royal Assent
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned government must pick up the pace on the reform of NHS dentistry, following an investigation from the BBC which found that teachers have requested...
Trinity Academy Grammar in West Yorkshire has brought in a dental charity to treat pupils during school hours.
Researchers have laid out the mechanism by which innate immune memory can cause gum disease to increase susceptibility to arthritis through alterations to immune cell precursors in the bone marrow.
Boston University dental researchers have found deleting or inhibiting a protein in the tongue might stall tumour growth in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma – the most common form of head...
Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person’s overall nutrition, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Easter is nearly here, which means lots of chocolate and sweet treats are on offer. Children celebrating Passover (from April 15) and Eid (expected to be in early May) will also enjoy sugary treats.
A newly published study has compared the efficacy of four different oral hygiene devices in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation in periodontitis patients.