Oral health

‘Hidden sugars’ causing tooth decay, study reveals

Data released by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed alarming sugar consumption habits in the UK, sparking concern among health experts.

Dental initiative deemed ‘huge success’

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s (BSDHT) ‘First Smiles’ 2024 initiative was a huge success, transforming children's perceptions of oral health through fun-filled, educational school...

Society makes oral health ‘fun and impactful’ for children 

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s (BSDHT) First Smiles 2024 initiative was a huge success. It transformed children's perceptions of oral health through fun-filled, educational school...

Children in deprived areas three times more likely to have tooth decay

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in more deprived areas are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in a...

Wolverhampton nursery holds daily toothbrushing sessions

Sunflowers Day Nursery in Wolverhampton has been conducting oral health sessions to help tackle the high levels of childhood decay.

Oral hygiene and impaired motor skills

Tom Alcraft discusses assisting patients with the challenges of reduced mobility.

Charity launches oral health manifesto

The Oral Health Foundation has launched a manifesto laying out key priorities for the next government to transform oral health across the United Kingdom.

UK could face a dental health crisis as costs soar, says charity

The Oral Health Foundation has uncovered alarming reasons behind the growing reluctance of UK adults to visit the dentist.

Teenage dental patients stressed by anaesthetic injections

Anaesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment can cause children to be very stressed, found a University of Gothenburg study. The study used a sports technique...

University investigates the impact of poor oral health on refugees and asylum seekers

Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in maintaining good oral health and the broader implications...

Darlington opens urgent dental centre

An urgent dental treatment centre has been opened in Darlington. The facility will provide extra appointments to ease the strain on the community's dentists.