Oral health

Heroes of dental care to be recognised in Leicester’s Smile Awards

An awards scheme, organised by Leicester City Council, is set to recognise health professionals, dental teams, teachers, nursery staff, children’s centre workers and volunteers who are helping to...

Does mothers’ oral microbiome seed children’s microbiome, increasing caries risk?

Freida Blostein, from the University of Michigan, presented ‘Does mothers’ oral microbiome seed children’s microbiome, increasing caries risk?’ at the hybrid 51st Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the...

Anti-cancer dream cream shrinks oral tumours, according to new peer-reviewed publication

Researchers have found that applying a topical ointment containing anti-tumour factor can increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment.

Worth the trip? Qatar tops oral health league table, new data shows as UK continues to battle ongoing dental crisis

On a new index detailing the dental health of more than 178 countries, Qatar took the top spot, with Oman coming in second and Japan ranking third.

Data reveals most to least sugary Easter eggs

As Easter is a time for chocolates and treats, Expressdentist.com were intrigued to find out which Easter eggs could be the best and worst for your teeth, based on sugar content. 

Water fluoridation health monitoring report for England, 2022 – and industry responses

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently published a report into the benefits of water fluoridation in reducing tooth decay amongst...

Sunstar provides ‘Bousai’ oral care expertise, supplies and matches employee donations as Russia-Ukraine war deepens

Japanese-owned international oral health care company Sunstar is providing its Bousai oral care expertise, originally developed during natural disasters, as the Russia-Ukraine war deepens.

Animal habits

Tom Alcraft looks to nature for oral health solutions.

A new dental tool prototype can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria in plaque that leads to cavities. 

Orthodontist wins prestigious award

A consultant orthodontist from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust was recently awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) – the highest accolade...

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin receive prestigious honorary fellowships for their contributions to dentistry

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin today received honorary fellowships from The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, for their contributions to...

Denplan releases new oral health consumer survey

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has discovered worrying trends in the nation’s oral health as part of its comprehensive Consumer Oral Health Survey published in a recent report.