Could periodontal health be linked to cognitive decline and dementia?

A new review of available medical evidence suggests that poor periodontal health could have a concerning effect on cognitive decline and dementia.

Does taxing soft drinks reduce sugar consumption?

A new study from the University of Georgia analysing more than 804 million weekly reports on purchasing suggests that tax on soft drinks may not be improving diets in the way it was intended.

Put your unwanted materials to good use

Time is running out for practices that want to make sure their unwanted dental restorations are used for a better purpose - supporting the more than 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK.

Crisis in dentistry: New prime minister, chancellor and health secretary must act now

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the future of NHS dentistry in England will now hinge on action from Downing Street, the Treasury, and the Department of Health, following the election of...

Sealing the gaps in the NHS with overseas recruitment

The health secretary is moving to increase overseas recruitment to seal the gaps in the current NHS workforce, according to The Guardian.  

New national vaping guidance for schools

In response to requests for help, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has released new national guidance for schools, to support staff in developing their policies around vaping, which is...

Strength and beauty

Steve Brown explores the importance of aesthetic dentistry in the modern world.

Podcast Episode 15: Home care

In this episode we talk to dentist and researcher Victoria Sampson on the importance of home care, motivation techniques and the links between oral and systemic health.

14th annual Senior Dental Leaders Programme

Conference forges global network of senior oral health leaders to advance the mission of a cavity-free world for children.

New research into hospital mouth injuries visits

The media outlet GB News released statistics showing that three quarters of hospitals have experienced an increase in patients visiting with mouth-related problems.

‘Positive stress’ boosts tooth tissue regeneration

Typically, stress is considered a negative factor for an individual's health. But a new study at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dentistry suggests that ‘positive stress’ could have a positive...

Covid-19 and dental reforms: new NHS update

Released on August 31, 2022, a new update from Ali Sparke, NHS director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, and Rebecca Harris, deputy NHS dental officer England, opened with a Covid-19...