Dentures/bridges

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Dentures inspired by nature developed

Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.

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Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study

University of Sheffield research has revealed the emotional struggles and challenges people face with tooth loss and dentures.

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Researchers set to explore the long-term physical impacts of wearing dentures

Recent surveys have suggested that as many as 15 per cent of those visiting dental practices in England have either partial or complete dentures, with...

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Could false teeth increase the risk of pneumonia?

Researchers from Cardiff University began by taking mouth, tongue and denture swabs from a group of patients in a hospital who had pneumonia and wore...

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Enhancing denture design

Dentures or bridges are prosthetics used to replace missing teeth. Replacing these teeth are essential for retaining chewing function and stop...

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British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago

Paul Bishop, now 63, lost his false teeth whilst vomiting in a bin after a big night out in Benidorm in 2011.

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Is there a link between dementia and missing teeth?

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) has identified a potential risk factor for dementia that can...

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Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress,

​Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults.

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Dental nurses join groups in care home crisis meeting

Dental nurse representatives joined a BDA roundtable event yesterday (Monday) to discuss the crisis in care home dental care.

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Launch of new guidelines for denture adhesives

​The Oral Health Foundation has published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives.

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NHS dental charges increase

​The British Dental Association has slammed the latest above inflation increase in dental charges, announced yesterday. The 5% increase in charges...