Stem cell transplantation, or bone marrow transplant, is used to treat haematological disease including blood cancers. This therapy has oral health...
There is an association between diabetes and periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums. Anne Phillips gives an overview of the...
Dysgeusia—disturbance of taste—is usually transient but can be a distressing long-term problem for some patients. It has numerous causes. Assessment...
Periodontitis compromises the supportive tissues around teeth. Treating its cause may reduce inflammation and achieve some repair. A more predictable...
Tobacco use has a detrimental effect on oral health and is related to conditions such as tooth loss, periodontal disease, impaired wound healing,...
Alcohol misuse affects both individuals and society and is estimated to cost the NHS £3.5 billion every year. Awareness of the effects of alcohol not...
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, explains how a badge can make a difference in support of Mouth Cancer...
Edwards J, Palmer G, Osbourne N and Scrambler S (2013) Why individuals with HIV or diabetes do not disclose their medical history at the dentist: a...
Chewing gum and confectionery often contain xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute. Xylitol, however, has other potent effects on oral health beyond...
Dental Advisor with the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, breaks down the different types of mouth ulcers, what causes them and how they...
