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A major NICE update: why infective endocarditis prevention is back on the agenda
UK guidance on infective endocarditis (IE) prevention has undergone its most significant change in nearly two decades, and every dentist…
Dentistry
Cardiovascular health and the mouth: how can dental professionals help?
Kev Patel explores the link between oral and cardiovascular health, from the latest research to how dental professionals can support…
Dentistry
Toothbrushing could lower risk of pneumonia by 60%
Improving oral care habits has been found to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing hospital-acquired pneumonia by a new study.…
Dentistry
Snus linked to gum damage
Snus, the Swedish smokeless tobacco that has seen a sharp rise in usage among UK adolescents and young adults, has…
Health & research
One in three diabetes tests result in a diagnosis in a dental setting
One third of people who are given a routine test during a dental appointment are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes,…
Health & research
Fibremaxxing: what are the oral health benefits of fibre?
Google searches for fibre have increased by one third in the past three months according to analysis, but how can…
Dentistry
Malocclusions associated with tooth loss risk
Malocclusions such as anterior crossbite have been linked with a greater risk of tooth loss in a new study. A…
Dentistry
National Cancer Plan slammed for lack of dental focus
A National Cancer Plan released by the government aims for three in four people diagnosed with cancer to survive for…
Dentistry
Poor oral microbiome may worsen schizophrenia symptoms
Lower diversity in the oral microbiome was associated with worse cognitive function in schizophrenia sufferers in a new study. Researchers…
Dentistry
TMD to be managed through smartphone app
A newly developed app has been described as ‘the world’s first digital medical device dedicated to empowering and supporting people…
Dentistry
Nasal breathing: protecting your patients’ wellbeing and oral health
Victoria Wilson discusses the importance of nasal breathing and how to help dental patients breathe optimally. The world around us…
Dentistry
Missing teeth used to predict life expectancy
Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new…
Dentistry
New synthetic sweetener is ‘as sweet as sugar without dental harm’
A rare natural sweetener that ‘delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks’ has been synthetically reproduced by researchers. Tagatose…
Dentistry
Is water fluoridation effective? Latest evidence revealed
A new report weighs up whether water fluoridation is an effective measure for reducing oral health inequalities and if concerns…
Dentistry
Low intake of red fruits linked to greater gum disease risk
Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’…
Dentistry
Clinicians advised to carry out ultrasound before dermal filler treatments
Experts have suggested that ultrasound scans can detect poorly-placed fillers that are blocking blood vessels – prompting a recommendation for…
Dentistry
Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in…
Dentistry
Garlic ‘shows promise’ as a mouthwash alternative
Garlic extract has been found to have similar antimicrobial efficacy to other widely used antiseptic and disinfectant mouthwashes like chlorhexidine…
Dentistry
Sugar tax extended to packaged milkshakes and lattes
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the sugar tax in the UK, it has been…
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