Tongue

AI uses tongue colour to detect illness with 98% accuracy

An AI computer algorithm that analyses the colour of the human tongue to diagnose diseases such as diabetes has been…

AI & technology

‘Artificial tongue’ developed to target oral bacteria

Researchers have designed a chemical sensor array or ‘artificial tongue’ which identifies and deactivates bacteria in the mouth. Published in…

Health & research

Straight Talking Orthodontics – don’t neglect the lips and tongue!

It’s not all about the teeth…this month Shivani Patel explains why the lips and tongue are equally important during orthodontic…

Orthodontics

Oral Health Highlights – let’s talk about the tongue

Amber Ojak explains why it’s so important to remind patients about not forgetting to clean their tongue during their oral…

Oral health

Experts warn of serious risks to oral health from tongue piercings

Patients with tongue and lip piercings are being reminded of the damage that can be done to their oral health. The…

Oral health