A sugar tax levied on soft drinks might have the unintended consequence of driving up alcohol consumption, but the picture is mixed, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology &...
A scientifically based approach that includes a 'tooth decay' risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in dental practices.
Trust, empathy and honesty lies at the heart of dental care – but
does your attitude towards workplace colleagues reflect this?
A new study has strengthened the link between gum disease and increased risk for future stroke.
Dentists should tell patients that there are risks related to periodontal disease.
In late 2017, NHS England released guidelines recommending that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation in order to improve services for non-heterosexual patients, but...
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks.
New research reveals that tooth brushing alone is not enough to protect children from tooth decay caused by snacking on sugary foods and drink.
Paediatric dentists are calling for a ban on the sale of high energy drinks to under-16s.
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is launching the Perio and Caries awareness campaign today (Thursday 11 January) in a bid to call attention to the growing burden of tooth decay and...
A new US study reveals that most dentists are failing to discuss HPV prevention methods with their patients because they do not know enough about HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.
Sleeping for longer each night could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to a generally healthier diet.
Men with dental issues are more likely to be frail than men without those issues.
Parents are to be offered guidelines on kids' snacking as sugar intake continues to rise.
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the new national campaign toe encourage healthier eating among children and reduce their sugar intake launched today by Public Health...
