Dental health

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Could periodontal health be linked to cognitive decline and dementia?

A new review of available medical evidence suggests that poor periodontal health could have a concerning effect on cognitive decline and dementia.

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Shapeshifting micro-robots can brush and floss teeth

​In a recent proof-of-concept study, a team from University of Pennsylvania have shown that a shapeshifting mic-robotic microswarm can be used to...

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The many and wonderful benefits of chewing gum

National Smile Month, which ended June 16, 2022, has been running along broadly the same lines for nearly half a century. The first event, ‘Smile...

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Consumption of sugar from soft drinks falls within a year of UK sugar tax

​People appear to be buying and consuming less sugar from soft drinks since the UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks.

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This dental charity needs dental nurses now!

Abigail Goodyear is head dental nurse at Beacon Dental Care in Hereford and fundraising officer with the charity, Dental Mavericks. Here, she talks...

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GPs failing to spot dental tell-tale signs of child abuse

A new study shows that GPs are ill-equipped to detect dental neglect in children.

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Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removed in hospital

​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...

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Dental nurses urged to support European Antibiotic Awareness Day

A mass social media campaign is encouraging dental teams to reduce dental infections and the need for antibiotics in children as well as promote...

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Report highlights 'shocking' divide between dental health of rich and poor

​A new report reveals a 'shocking' divide between the dental health of the rich and poor.