Oral health

UK not even in top 10 European countries for dental hygiene, new study finds

According to a new study, people in Ireland, Lithuania and Azerbaijan all take better care of their teeth than Brits.

Less antibiotic use in dentistry gave no increase in endocarditis, study finds

Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective...

Man turned away from dentist after being attacked on a night out

Alexander Shaban had been a patient at Cheddar Dental Practice all his life, but when he desperately needed treatment, he was turned away.

British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago

Paul Bishop, now 63, lost his false teeth whilst vomiting in a bin after a big night out in Benidorm in 2011.

Scotland: ‘enormous’ backlog for NHS dentistry

The BBC has reported that “Scotland's dental leaders say the backlog for patients getting NHS treatment is ‘enormous’”.

Healthy Smiles animation launched

An animation promoting good oral health and healthy eating for young children was unveiled by the Lanarkshire Chinese Association (LCA) recently to coincide with the Chinese New Year.

For 80 minutes that really count, first tackle oral health

With rugby fans across Europe excited about the upcoming Six Nations, few realise – from players to supporters – that healthy teeth and gums could help determine who dominates the scrum.

Colgate launches ‘HappyHabits’ campaign in partnership with dentist Monik Vasant and Dr Alex George

A survey of 2,000 people, commissioned by Colgate, revealed a decline in daily oral care routines as a result of lockdown.

BioMin supports research into oral health care

BioMin Technologies Ltd, manufacturer of BioMin F, BioMin C and BioMin F for Kids toothpastes, is delighted to support research in oral health care by sponsoring the annual BSDHT poster competition.

Key opinion leaders reach an evidence-based consensus on mouthwash use

On October 29, a group of key opinion leaders (KOLs) gathered on the Southbank in London with Johnson & Johnson Ltd. for their 2021 National Advisory Panel event. 

Inaugural College Medal awarded to Ian Mills

Ian Mills has become the first ever recipient of the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent).

Social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth

Higher levels of social isolation—but not loneliness— are associated with faster tooth loss in older adults in China, according to a peer-reviewed publication from New York University.