Halitosis/bad breath

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Halitosis can be treated with photodynamic therapy, study reveals

A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is an effective option for treatment of...

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Building back confidence

Anne Symons looks at the impact of bad breath on a patient’s self-confidence.

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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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Mouth to mouth bacteria transplant may stop dental decay

University of Adelaide researchers are exploring if a unique transplant moving good bacteria from one person’s mouth to another – possibly through a...

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Japanese research reveals the cause of bad breath

In a study published in mSystems, researchers from Osaka University revealed that the interaction between two common types of oral bacteria leads to...

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Good tidings for bad breath sufferers

Sharon Kidd explores how patients can combat bad breath over the festive season.

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Bad breath debunked

Andrea Hammond breaks down the myths surrounding bad breath for patients.

Don’t let bad breath rule the roost

Susan Hudson identifies the key causes of bad breath, and how we can best fix it!

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Oral hygiene faux pas: are your patients guilty?

Margaret Black highlights current oral health faux pas and how best to avoid them.

Arresting aggressive periodontitis

Margaret Black outlines aggressive periodontitis and explains how it can be avoided

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84% of all adults at an increased risk of tooth decay

​Figures collected by the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive show that more than four-in-five (84%) of all adults in the UK fall into groups...

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Children' inherit' perio problems from parents

A new study suggests dental teams should work with pregnant women in an effort to 'break the cycle' of 'inherited' periodontal disease.