Oral health

Professor Green endorses oral health scheme

Professor Green, rapper and health activist, is working with the NHS to raise awareness about the importance of children looking after their teeth. The campaign includes an exciting competition for...

Dentists call for a ‘targeted approach’ to children’s dental care

Following a new survey published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), dentists have urged the government to take a “consistent, targeted approach” to children’s oral...

Tackling toothache

Toothache might seem like just a minor inconvenience, but it can be a sign of something far more serious. In honour of National Toothache Day that took place on February 9, 2025, the Oral Health...

Less than a quarter of children floss regularly, say researchers

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, according to a poll.

International oral health programme launched

The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, has celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership (GOHL) Institute.

Shaping our understanding

Alec Hilton examines how tooth enamel can reveal multiple aspects of our health.

Society calls for national toothbrushing programmes

According to a paper published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), the number of supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) has increased. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has...

Charity calls for oral health education

The Oral Health Foundation has commended the parliamentary discussion addressing the critical impact of food and diet on obesity.

Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.

One in six Brits clean their teeth just once a day, survey reveals

Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.

Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.

Society announces next president

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.