Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the...
Fake electric brush heads are risking the gum health of unsuspecting patients.
A new study shows that GPs are ill-equipped to detect dental neglect in children.
A new UCLA-led study provides clear evidence that cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for...
The BDA is lending its support to a campaign to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s.
A new study reveals that drinkers who have one or more alcoholic drinks per day have an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum disease, some...
Online ads encouraging pregnant smokers to take up stop-smoking support could be more effective at reaching women than advice delivered in a clinical...
New research reveals that being afraid of the dentist can impact on your overall quality of life.
A survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users reveals around one quarter had problems accessing free NHS dental care.
A US study has revealed that people with diabetes were less likely to visit the dentist compared with those who had prediabetes or did not have the...
A child in England has a tooth removed in hospital every 10 minutes due to preventable tooth decay, according to data published by Public Health...
Most women will be aware of some of the health concerns associated with pregnancy. Chances are they’ve already been taking folic acid and once their...
