Dry mouth/xerostomia

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Menopause and oral health

Juliette Reeves discusses how clinicians can support patients during a difficult life change.

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Researchers explore the mouth’s response to oral disease using a laboratory model

A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.

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Gum disease linked to COVID-19 complications in new study

A new study has found that people with advanced gum disease are much more likely to suffer complications from coronavirus, including being more likely...

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'Operation Pottymouth' reveals that your toothbrush reflects you, not your toilet

Good news: The bacteria living on your toothbrush reflect the mouth – not your toilet.

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Significant help

Dr Tim Sandle considers pre-procedural mouth rinses in the COVID-19 era

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Simple oral health steps help improve elite athletes' performance

​Elite athletes who adopted simple oral health measures reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health.

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Chewing sugarfree gum helps reduce tooth decay

New evidence suggests chewing sugarfree gum could reduce the further development of dental caries.

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Call for dental revolution in care homes

A new Care Quality Commission report has found that care home residents do not always have access to dentists and are not getting the support they...

Dry mouth and oral health

Priya Sharma considers the condition and its relation to the role of the dental nurse

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New findings on Burning Mouth Syndrome

New steps are being taken toward better diagnosis and treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS).

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New denture guidelines launched

​New global guidelines have been announced to tackle the wealth of inconsistent and contradictory advice on the best care and maintenance of full...

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New insights into diabetes and tooth decay

Compromised quality saliva puts diabetes patients at greater risk of oral health problems.