Fake electric brush heads are risking the gum health of unsuspecting patients.
There is a wide variation at both regional and local authority level for both prevalence and severity of dental decay.
Junk food advertising would be banned from the entire Transport for London network under bold proposals unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as part of his drive to tackle the ‘ticking...
The full story behind the most important RCT into children’s oral health of the 21st century unveiled at BSPD’s annual conference, taking place on 11-14 September at the Caird Hall Dundee.
A new study shows that GPs are ill-equipped to detect dental neglect in children.
A new UCLA-led study provides clear evidence that cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for diseases, such as periodontitis and meningitis.
The BDA is lending its support to a campaign to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s.
Dentists are warning that pain killers are no substitute for lack of access to NHS dental care.
The biggest event for all UK dental professionals with an interest in the orthodontic specialty will be held in the heart of London this year at the Queen Elizabeth II, Westminster.
It has been more than two years since I took over the editorship of Dental Nursing and, in that time, have had my eyes opened as to just how multifaceted the role of a dental nurse can be.
A new study reveals that drinkers who have one or more alcoholic drinks per day have an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum disease, some cancers, and heart disease.
New research finds sugar replacements can also cause health changes that are linked with diabetes and obesity, suggesting that switching from regular to diet soda may be a case of 'out of the frying...
Online ads encouraging pregnant smokers to take up stop-smoking support could be more effective at reaching women than advice delivered in a clinical setting.
New research reveals that being afraid of the dentist can impact on your overall quality of life.
Almost immediately after the soda tax went into place in Philadelphia, residents were 40% less likely to drink soda every day.
