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Better oral health care needed for hospital patients
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for better oral health care for patients in hospitals. A survey, published in…
Oral health
The wisdom behind great oral hygiene habits
Barry Oulton explains how to challenge a patient’s disinclination to clean interdentally, simply and easily, by encouraging habit creation We…
Dentistry
Power brushes drive electric oral health improvement
Using an electric toothbrush could help prevent tooth loss, according to a new study. Published in the Journal of Clinical…
Dentistry
Half of Brits feel poor oral health would negatively affect their work
More than half (58%) of Brits feel having bad teeth would negatively affect their confidence at work. Women were more…
Oral health
‘Inadequate’ oral health action leaving 3.5 billion with poor dental health worldwide, experts say
‘Inadequate’ oral health response is leaving 3.5 billion people with poor oral care, dental experts are claiming. A series in The Lancet is…
Dentistry
Tackling high sugar content in baby food
A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a high proportion of products contain high sugar levels…
Dentistry
Oral health: the foundation of general health?
Gemma Barker considers how the mouth can be a source of infection and whether it acts as an early warning…
Oral health
Care homes aren’t giving residents oral health care needed
The Care Quality Commission says care homes aren’t doing enough to ensure residents get the oral health care they need.…
Oral health
Brits blame hectic schedules for being unable to brush their teeth
British adults don’t have time to brush their teeth twice a day, a survey from the Oral Health Foundation shows. One…
Oral health
Survey reveals alternative ways Britons use their teeth
Britons are putting their oral health at risk by using their teeth as tools for jobs they weren’t intended for, according…
Dentistry
Are you ready to smile?
National Smile Month returns this year between 13 May and 13 June. Here is everything you need to know about…
Dentistry
Philips Sonicare launches #habits4life campaign
Philips Sonicare has become the platinum sponsor of National Smile Month and have launched the #habits4life campaign in partnership with some of…
Dentistry
Dental infections in children linked to heart disease risk in adulthood
A recent study has suggested that children who develop cavities and gum disease may be more likely to develop risk…
Dentistry
UK schools rank low in providing oral health education
As part of World Oral Health Day last month, a new survey involving 13 countries revealed that the UK ranked…
Dentistry
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says.…
Dentistry
Sports drinks and their impact on dental health
Laura Hinds reviews the current research on sports drinks and their impact on oral health. Sports drinks are an increasingly…
Oral health
Poor oral health linked with frailty in new study
Poor oral health can cause muscular weakness, sudden weight loss or impaired mobility in elderly people. A study published in the Journal of Gerondontology links…
Oral health
£1.5 million programme tackles child tooth decay and obesity in Rochdale
Hundreds of children under-five across Rochdale are set to be saved from the pain and misery of tooth decay after…
Dentistry
Tooth extractions still the most common hospital procedure for children
Almost nine out of 10 tooth extractions amongst children in hospital are down to preventable tooth decay. Data from Public Health…
Dentistry