Queen Mary University of London

How the Forth Bridge inspired a new varnish to tackle caries

We speak with Saroash Shahid who explains why a new varnish inspired by techniques used to protect bridges from adverse…

Dentistry

Vaping not a gateway to smoking tobacco, says study

Vaping does not act as a gateway into smoking, according to ‘the most comprehensive study’ into the topic. Research led…

Health & research

Festive drinks contain ‘shocking’ amount of sugar

High street coffee chains are failing to reduce the sugar content of their festive drinks, a new survey shows. The…

Oral health

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces…

Orthodontics

Professor Paul Coulthard appointed dean at Queen Mary University

Professor Paul Coulthard has been appointed as dean for dentistry at the Queen Mary University of London. He will be…

Dentistry

Use of non-dental services to treat children’s oral pain costs NHS £2.3m

Children’s use of non-dental services to treat oral pain is costing the NHS £2.3m a year. That’s according to new…

Oral health

New composite will remineralise decaying teeth

A new bioactive glass composite claims to be able to remineralise teeth, replacing the minerals lost to tooth decay. More than eight million…

Endodontics

The Princess Royal visits Queen Mary University of London

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal gave Queen Mary University of London’s new dental school the royal seal of approval on…

Young Dentist