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Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease
A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which…
Dentistry
Why nutrition should be part of your pre-surgery advice
Zara Stella explains how optimising nutrition ahead of dental surgery provides a functional approach to better healing. Dental surgery, whether…
Health & research
Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists
Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains…
Dentistry
Tea tree oil used as dental disinfectant alternative
Natural products such as tea tree oil, clove oil and honey have been posed as alternatives to synthetic disinfectants like…
Dentistry
Toothpaste made from hair offers ‘sustainable’ way to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from hair could offer a ‘sustainable and clinically effective way’ to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a…
Dentistry
Maple compound used to fight tooth decay
A compound derived from maple trees and naturally occurring in maple syrup was found to prevent caries-causing biofilm from adhering…
Dentistry
Smoking during pregnancy may affect babies’ dental development
Enamel defects and hypodontia were linked with maternal smoking during pregnancy in a new literature review. The review explored the…
Dentistry
How much do genes influence caries development?
Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly,…
Dentistry
Cannabis addiction triples risk of mouth cancer
Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) were found to be more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer…
Dentistry
Dental floss used for vaccine delivery
Dental floss can be successfully used to introduce vaccines to the tissue between the teeth and gums. In a new…
Dentistry
Long-term success of dental implants ‘relies on gum health’
Gum health is the ‘unsung hero’ of implant dentistry, playing an equally important role as bone integration in treatment success.…
Dentistry
Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome,…
Dentistry
Antiviral treatment developed for oral cancer-causing HPVs
A world-first antiviral treatment has been developed for human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which researchers say has ‘significant potential‘. Currently, no antiviral…
Health & research
Depression linked to reduced oral microbiome diversity
Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found.…
Dentistry
Human urine converted into dental implant material
A yeast platform that converts human urine from wastewater into hydroxyapatite, a substance used to make dental implants, has been…
Dentistry
Mental illness may transmit between newlyweds through oral bacteria
Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found.…
Dentistry
Researchers invent dental floss that can detect stress
A dental floss has been developed that can detect stress and track a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart…
Dentistry
Lab-grown teeth one step closer following ‘breakthrough’ research
Scientists have successfully created the environment needed to grow teeth, marking a major breakthrough in their research. The King’s College…
Dentistry
Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know
With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes taking effect this year, we take a look at what dental professionals…
Dentistry
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