Local authorities in the UK should add fluoride to water supplies, following new research that confirms it has no negative effects.
Tongue piercings may affect gums and teeth in close proximity with the piercing.
Elite athletes have significant levels of periodontal disease, with one third reporting that poor oral health impacted their performance negatively.
A study reveals that smoking impacts on the efficacy of periodontal healing after non-surgical treatment.
The decision to offer boys a vaccination against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI),...
A new study suggests children in the US begin consuming added sugar at a very young age and that many toddlers’ sugar intake exceeds the maximum...
Researchers have developed a sensor that detects tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas, the compound responsible for bad breath.
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have joined other dental professional associations in...
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as...
Priya Sharma considers the evidence for the use of floss and interdental brushes in oral health regimes
Young adults are less likely to buy sugary drinks that include health labels – particularly those with graphic warnings about how added sugar can...
A new campaign to encourage Brits to adopt appropriate home-based oral health habits for their children has just been announced.
