History

Neanderthal tooth shows signs of invasive dentistry 59,000 years ago

Long before dental chairs, waiting rooms or local anaesthetic, a Neanderthal in Siberia was sitting very still while someone drilled…

Dentistry

Kevin Lewis: Is this the brave new world of dentistry?

Brave new world?: Kevin Lewis suggests that the future is not made any brighter by ignoring lessons from history. It…

Dentistry

Four key women pioneers in dentistry

May Firoozmand discusses some of the key women pioneers in dental history and how they helped to pave the way…

Dentistry

The evolution of dental hygienists and dental therapists

‘This is such an exciting time’: In the lead up to National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, Miranda Steeples…

Dentistry

Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows

A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…

Dentistry

The Windrush generation – celebrating 75 years

Seventy five years after HMT Empire Windrush arrived in London, Rebecca Silver sheds a light on the story of the…

Dentistry

National Smile Month: a brief history

David Arnold looks back on the long road to public awareness of oral health – and the part National Smile…

Oral health

Ancient Mayan tooth glue prevented tooth decay

A new study has found that the glue used by ancient Mayans to stick gemstones to their teeth could have…

Dentistry

Now and then – orthodontic advances

From Egyptian mummies to modern-day options, Amy Westrope explores the progression of orthodontic treatment. In today’s digital world, it’s a…

Orthodontics