Oral health

Can AI predict which patients will develop caries?

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict which patients are at high risk of developing caries. In…

Dentistry

Duraphat fluoride varnish for caries control

Colgate outlines the licensed status, evidence and application considerations for Duraphat fluoride varnish in caries control.

Oral health

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Philips Sonicare introduces AI toothbrush designed to transform daily brushing habits

Philips’ new AI toothbrush uses real-time personalised guidance to help patients improve their brushing technique, remove more plaque and develop…

AI & technology

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Could tiny DNA cages assist with oral tissue regeneration?

Programmable DNA cages are being explored for their potential to promote oral tissue regeneration by breaking the cycle of oxidative…

Dentistry

Scottish children have best oral health on record – but disparities remain stark

A record 76% of Scottish Primary 1 children had no obvious tooth decay according to a new report, but children’s…

Oral health

CQC warns of persistent inequalities in children’s oral health

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) warned that children’s oral health inequalities persisted across England, with five-year-olds in the most deprived…

Dentistry

Endurance sport’s hidden oral health challenge

Dr Ben Atkins shares lessons from crossing Iceland on why endurance athletes’ carbohydrate intake and dehydration can increase oral-health risk.

Dentistry

Observation without assumption: the evidence on falling oestrogen and the mouth

Agata Ciukiewicz examines the evidence linking menopause to dry mouth, burning mouth and periodontal changes, explaining why dental teams must…

Dentistry

Menopause is in the chair, are we trained to see it? 

Sarika Shah explains why menopause training should be core clinical knowledge in dentistry, helping teams recognise oral symptoms, start conversations…

Dentistry

People with long COVID have a ‘drastically’ different oral microbiome

People with long COVID had marked differences in their oral and airway microbiome, a new study has shown, with the…

Dentistry

Perimenopause and menopause: signs to look out for in dental patients

Rafina O’Brien shares the signs of perimenopause and menopause that should prompt dental professionals to ask more questions. Perimenopause and menopause…

Dentistry

Could stem cells replace damaged salivary glands?

Human stem cells have been used to grow miniature gland structures that were successfully deployed for salivary gland regeneration in…

Dentistry

Andrew Hay appointed as Oral Health Foundation chief executive

From January 2027, Andrew Hay will take over as chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation – find out more…

Dentistry

Independent prescribing for dental hygienists and therapists to be explored following DHSC meeting

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has opened discussions on prescribing rights for dental hygienists and therapists with…

Dentistry

From tea-maker to dental therapist: why I built the diploma I wish had existed

After starting her career in dentistry making tea at 15, Poppy Dunton has gone on to create a Level 7…

Dentistry

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Mouthwash myths: what does the evidence say?

Ahead of Dentistry Show London, we explore three familiar mouthwash myths Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe will put under the…

Oral health

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£3m investment moves enamel regeneration technology closer to market

After a reported £3 million investment round, a new keratin-based enamel regeneration technology developed by King’s College London (KCL) researchers…

Dentistry

See it, treat it, sorted: AI detection and timely treatment of caries

Join Mark Joseph and Sam Hogg on 21 September at 7pm as they discuss AI detection and timely treatment of…

Dentistry

Did toothache help create one of humanity’s oldest drug habits?

Forget coffee and energy drinks. New research suggests prehistoric humans had their own stimulant of choice, and it left some…

Dentistry