Oral health research and innovation

‘Robust’ link between poor dental health and increased loneliness

Compromised oral health has a significant negative impact on older adults’ quality of life including a greater risk of loneliness,…

Dentistry

Antibiotics in dentistry: prescribing remains ‘in excess’ of pre-pandemic levels

Prescribing levels of antibiotics across each of the UK’s four nations have been slow to return to where they would…

Dentistry

Dental implants continue to function after 40 years, says study

Dental implants used to replace single teeth function well even after several decades, according to new research. This research represents the…

Implant dentistry

Ramadan and oral health: are miswak sticks effective?

The miswak stick, a historic oral hygiene tool, is still used by many Muslims during Ramadan – Sumaiyah Habib explores how…

Dentistry

Ramadan and oral health – everything you need to know

With Ramadan starting this week, Sakina Syed explores how fasting impacts oral health and shares her top oral hygiene tips…

Dentistry

Deprivation found to increase cancer death rates by 60%

Deprivation is responsible for 78 extra cancer deaths per day in the UK, according to new research by Cancer Research…

Dentistry

Lab-grown ‘replacement teeth’ successfully implanted into jaws

Scientists have successfully grown human-like replacement teeth in a lab setting and implanted them into the mouths of miniature pigs.…

Dentistry

Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds

Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…

Dentistry

Lung cancer in non-smokers on the rise

The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s…

Dentistry

Flossing once a week linked to lower risk of stroke

Flossing your teeth at least once a week can lower the risk of stroke, according to a new study. The…

Health & research

Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

An adhesive derived from green tea has shown promise as a treatment for oral mucositis (inflammation of the mouth) in…

Dentistry

One in 20 adults both smoke and vape, study finds

New research has revealed that the dual use of vape products and cigarettes is on the rise, with over one…

Dentistry

This is the best way to quit vaping, Oxford researchers reveal

The most effective way to quit vaping depends on your age, according to a new study from Oxford University researchers.…

Health & research

UK public health budget 55% lower than Germany’s

The UK spends less public money on healthcare than nine of 14 European countries, according to new analysis of public…

Dentistry

Private tooth extraction charges rise by one third

The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry…

Finance & accounting

Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’

The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the…

Dentistry

People who use vapes and cigarettes ‘less likely to quit’

People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only…

Health & research

Paracetamol linked with serious health problems

Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group according to a new study that found an…

Dentistry

Haleon partners with Tesco to deliver free oral health advice

Haleon, which owns oral health brands like Sensodyne, Corsodyl and Aquafresh, has partnered with UK retailer Tesco on a pilot…

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