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‘Take action now’ – research sparks plea to ban energy drinks for children
Following new research about the impact of energy drinks on children, more than 40 health organisations including the British Dental…
Dentistry
Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests
The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is…
Dentistry
New dental implant technology developed by researchers
‘Game-changing’ dental implant technology using ultraviolet (UV) light has been developed following a decade of research. The technology was developed…
Dentistry
Researchers to explore long-term impact of wearing dentures
Researchers are kicking off a study to explore the long-term physical impact of wearing dentures. The 18-month study will be…
Health & research
Teeth capable of preserving antibodies for centuries, study finds
A new study has found that teeth could preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to better understand the…
Dentistry
Obesity increases risk of tooth loss, study shows
There is a clear link between obesity and tooth loss, a study involving more than 200,000 people has shown. A…
Oral health
How often do medical emergencies happen in dentistry?
A research team at Newcastle University is undertaking a survey looking at how often medical emergencies happen in dental practice.…
Dentistry
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How to get involved in research as a dental student
Sneha Chotaliya discusses how dental students can get some involvement and experience in the world of dental research. If you…
Young Dentist
Iain Chapple awarded top distinction in dentistry
Professor Iain Chapple has received the 2018 Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Periodontal Disease from the International Association for…
Dentistry
Sweet tooth linked to genetics
New research suggests that genetics may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth. A study has found an…
Oral health
Oral health-related quality of life improved with orthodontics
New research has found that orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improves oral health-related quality of life, with…
Oral health
Microthreaded dental implants preserve crestal bone
New research has found that microthreaded dental implants could preserve crestal bone. The study, published in the Journal of Oral Implantology,…
Implant dentistry
Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth
People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study has found. The…
Oral health
Indolepropionic acid could help protect against type 2 diabetes
Higher blood levels of indolepropionic acid may help to protect against type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The…
Oral health
Saliva peptide could improve implant integration
A peptide found in saliva could improve implant integration, according to new research. Researchers wanted to find out if histatin-1…
Implant dentistry
Dental student receives funding for oral cancer project
A dental student has received an award of £1,000 to undertake a research project to produce a 3D model to…
Young Dentist
Face and neck dimensions linked to obstructive sleep apnoea
Face and neck dimensions could predict who is at increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea, according to a new study.…
Dentistry
Study identifies successful method to reduce dental implant failure
Research has found that a new nanocoating for dental implants inhibits bacterial growth and reduces the formation of bacterial biofilm…
Implant dentistry
Adults with periodontal disease at greater risk of ischaemic stroke
A new study has found that people with periodontal disease are more likely to have an ischaemic stroke than those…
Oral health