Scientists who've taken the first look at bacteria in young and healthy vapers' mouths say that the potential for future disease lies just below the surface.
A company that makes thumb-sucking guards and was founded by a mum who saw a gap in the market for positive support has won support from the Oral Health Foundation.
More than one third of Brits are snacking more throughout the day during lockdown, risking their oral health.
Menthol cigarettes are banned from the UK this week day in a bid to stop youngsters taking up smoking.
Scientists are calling for urgent research into whether mouthwash can reduce transmission of coronavirus in its early stages.
Dentistry can only be delivered with dental nurses at chairside for all clinicians if the profession is to find a workable way forward amid the COVID-19 crisis.
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is paying tribute to dental nurses to mark International Nurses Day 2020 today (Tuesday).
Whilst dental nursing is the occupation with the highest potential exposure to disease, healthcare workers were not found to have higher rates of deaths involving COVID-19.
How many of us have questioned out attitudes towards our day-to-day living circumstances in these strange and unpleasant times?
The inspirational winner of BSPD’s 2020 Outstanding Innovation Award is Community Dental Officer Linzi Maybin for her Happy Teeth project.
On 28 April, Nicola Sturgeon said there could be 'some benefit' in wearing a cloth face covering in places where social distancing was difficult. But how do we know what masks are suitable for...
Researchers have developed a mouthguard that can detect the early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis.
Dental nurses working in community dental care and from Scotland's Childsmile teams are now working at local drive-through COVID-19 testing centres for key workers.
A new screening tool has been developed in Canada to help non-oral health professionals assess the risk of tooth decay in children under six.
Actress, comedian and mental health expert Ruby Wax is helping dental professionals combat the negative impact of living through lockdown in an exclusive online live webinar.
