Risk assessment halts de
A scientifically based approach that includes a 'tooth decay' risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in dental practices.
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Gum disease and stroke link
A new study has strengthened the link between gum disease and increased risk for future stroke.
Gum disease – a cancer risks
Dentists should tell patients that there are risks related to periodontal disease.
Sexual orientation: ok to ask
In late 2017, NHS England released guidelines recommending that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation in order to improve services for non-heterosexual patients, but should they? Experts debate the issue in The BMJ today.
TV ads to blame for teen diet
Teenagers who watch more than three hours of commercial TV a day are more likely to eat hundreds of extra junk food snacks.
Kids' oral health study
New research reveals that tooth brushing alone is not enough to protect children from tooth decay caused by snacking on sugary foods and drink.
Sports drinks ban for kids
Paediatric dentists are calling for a ban on the sale of high energy drinks to under-16s.
Dentists fail to discuss HP
A new US study reveals that most dentists are failing to discuss HPV prevention methods with their patients because they do not know enough about HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.
Euro drive boosts oral health
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is launching the Perio and Caries awareness campaign today (Thursday 11 January) in a bid to call attention to the growing burden of tooth decay and severe gum disease.
Sleeping longer cuts sugar
Sleeping for longer each night could help reduce intake of sugary foods and lead to a generally healthier diet.
Dental link to frail old men
Men with dental issues are more likely to be frail than men without those issues.
'Cut sugar' campaign launched
Parents are to be offered guidelines on kids' snacking as sugar intake continues to rise.
'Sugary snack' kit welcomed
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the new national campaign toe encourage healthier eating among children and reduce their sugar intake launched today by Public Health England today (2 January).
E-cigarettes help us quit
A new study reveals that smokers who are willing to use e-cigarettes tend to smoke less and have increased quit attempts.
Dental nurse in honours list
A dental nurse has been rewarded for her work in the New Year Honours list.
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