Lifestyle risk factors

The clinical power of a diet diary for dental patients

Nina Farmer details how a deeper understanding of patient nutrition can elevate clinical outcomes through the use of a simple…

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

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

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

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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Mediterranean diet linked to improved gum health

People in the UK whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in…

Dentistry

Dentists slam ‘fast and loose’ baby food sugar guidelines

Baby food manufacturers will be given 18 months to reduce sugar and salt content amidst new voluntary guidelines aimed at helping…

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

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

ChatGPT ‘struggles’ with complex oral health questions

ChatGPT struggles with detailed answers to specialised queries around smoking and oral health, according to a new study. The research…

AI & technology

What dental professionals need to know about snus and nicotine pouches

Patric Aria Saraby explores the impact of snus and nicotine pouches on gingival tissues and the oral mucosa. As smokeless…

Clinical Dentistry

Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services

Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research.…

Dentistry

Sugar tax could be extended to lattes and milkshakes

Milkshakes and lattes are just some of the drinks that could be covered under the sugar tax following new government…

Dentistry

‘More sugary than Coca-Cola’: dentists call for baby food action

Dentists have urged the government to confront the ‘grotesque levels of sugar’ in baby food following ‘damning’ research into the…

Oral health

Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know

With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes taking effect in 2025, we take a look at what dental professionals…

Dentistry

Sugary drinks increase oral cavity cancer in women

High sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with an increased incidence of oral cavity cancer in women – regardless of smoking…

Health & research

Influencers to educate youth on vaping dangers in new government project

The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in…

Dentistry

Physical activity may prevent adolescents from smoking

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in childhood may prevent 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first cigarette, according to a new…

Health & research

I’m using alcohol to cope with dental practice pressures

Sarah McKimm offers up her practical tips and coping strategies for dental professionals who may be struggling to control their…

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