Researchers have developed a sensor that detects tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas, the compound responsible for bad breath.
A new investigation by the Oral Health Foundation suggests celebrity endorsements are likely to have little effect on our buying habits when it comes to oral health products – with brand power a key...
Scientists suggest evidence found in baby teeth can be used to predict who might develop autism.
New evidence shows that having an effective, in-house complaints process in place and displayed in the practice can help to avoid complaints from escalating into claims and prevent a complaint being...
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have joined other dental professional associations in written support of the call for a gender-neutral...
New research shows that the quality of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be improved by using the song 'La Macarena' or a smartphone app as mental memory aids.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.
NHS England is calling on dentists to see an additional 70,000 pre-school children as part of a drive in the health service’s 70th year, to help young families to get into the habit of good dental...
The Orthodontic National Group, the organisation of orthodontic nurses and therapists affiliated to the British Orthodontic Society, has lined up two days of conference sessions for members under the...
We all have strong opinions on topics and causes close to our heart – and we are lucky to live in a democratic society in which everyone has the right to express them.
Young adults are less likely to buy sugary drinks that include health labels – particularly those with graphic warnings about how added sugar can lead to tooth decay, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
In modern dentistry, dental nurses have the opportunity to explore so many different routes within their role, and this was one of the core themes that resonated throughout the lectures given in the...
Dental shows provide the ideal opportunity to learn what’s new from the dental trade – even if you’re only window shopping.
A new campaign to encourage Brits to adopt appropriate home-based oral health habits for their children has just been announced.
Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the food industry has gone towards reducing the sugar...
