The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and...
Diet and nutrition
Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.
Dentures/bridges
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Applications (SLAA) routes.
GDC
A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK has found that some unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and soft drink consumption have decreased over time, while rates...
Diet and nutrition
A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is an effective option for treatment of halitosis in mouth-breathing children.
Halitosis/bad breath
An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.
Alcohol and tobacco
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) action plan to...
Employment issues
To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Oral health and mouth cancer
The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24, according to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review.
GDC
A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas to develop vital oral hygiene skills and routines.
Children's dentistry
Researchers have identified genes that are overexpressed in peri-implantitis (PI), which could help in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Dental implants
A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.
Oral health and mouth cancer