Kids' dental visits shock
Research reveals just three per cent of children in England visit the dentist before their first birthday, and only 12 per cent visit the dentist by their second birthday.
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Fund toothbrushing programmes
UK charity Dental Wellness Trust is calling on the government to make the funding of supervised tooth-brushing programmes an urgent priority across all UK nurseries and primary schools.
Charcoal-based toothpaste
Gimmicky over-the-counter toothpastes may be risking patients' dental health.
#beproud of dentistry
National Smile Month sees the launch of a new campaign aimed at highlighting and supporting the dental profession’s greatest achievements for good.
Oral cancer detection rising
After examining data gathered over an 11-year period in a first-of-its-kind provincial study, University of Toronto clinician-scientist Marco Magalhaes has one vital message: dentists in Ontario are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before – and it's saving lives.
Genetics have little effect
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay.
Dental nursing qualifications
NEBDN is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses in the UK, delivering awards in both pre-registration and post-registration areas.
Get into #habitsforlife
Philips are excited to launch the #habits4life campaign in partnership with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies.
Drink water to cut sugar
Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water.
Dental tips from pharmacies
A pilot scheme to improve oral health through pharmacies proved so successful that it is being rolled out across the North East in a bid to save the NHS money.
Nominate a smile
When you hear the word ‘hero’ who comes to mind? When you hear the word ‘friend’, is there someone who instantly pops into your head?
Teeth rate high on appearance
Americans worry more about their teeth than any other part of their appearance, according to new research.
EU exit news
EU or Swiss qualified persons entering the UK after exit may have their qualifications recognised, whether we leave the EU with or without a deal.
Gum bacteria and Alzheimer's
Researchers are reporting new findings on how bacteria involved in gum disease can travel throughout the body, exuding toxins connected with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.
Time pressures on dentists
Dentists can miss important details on X-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.
