Oral Health

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 March 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Parliamentary inquiry into the state…

Dentistry

Almost one quarter of five year olds in England experienced dental decay last year

The dental profession is calling for urgent change after a new study reveals there has been no improvement in decay…

Oral health

How does Ramadan impact oral health?

As the holy month of Ramadan starts for Muslims around the world, Sakina Syed explains how fasting can impact oral…

Health & research

How are dental professionals tackling the oral health crisis in schools?

As 20 March marks World Oral Health Day, seven dental professionals discuss how they are actively helping to tackle the…

Health & research

Care home residents facing worst of NHS dentistry access crisis

Following a CQC review which highlights the lack of access to NHS dentistry for care home residents, the BDA has…

Oral health

Defeating biofilm – no longer a mission impossible!

In this exclusive interview, specialist periodontist Dr Devan Raindi shares with readers why he introduced guided biofilm therapy to his…

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 25 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists in hospitals to join…

Dentistry

‘Shocking survey’ shows four in five teachers provide students with toothpaste

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, new research shows that the majority of teachers are now providing…

Oral health

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 4 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse struck off for…

Dentistry

Migraines linked to poor oral health, research shows

Research has found that oral health issues can cause migraines, and resolving dental problems can get rid of them.  Oral…

Health & research

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 January 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… What is the profession saying…

Dentistry

Sugar tax ‘prevents 5,000 cases of obesity in year six girls each year’

Sugar tax in the UK prevents more than 5,000 cases of obesity among year six girls, according to new research.…

Dentistry

Dental neglect can cost more than regular dental visits, says expert

Dr Amo Sohal explains how dental neglect can end up costing more than regular dental visits – and why oral…

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Children’s oral health in England is ‘national disgrace’, says head of royal college

The poor state of children’s oral health highlights the widening inequalities in child health across England. This is according to…

Oral health

Biofilm and periodontal disease

The second in a series of articles focusing on plaque biofilm, this instalment explores the issue of symbiosis and dysbiosis,…

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Migrant communities have unequal access to dental services

Migrant communities have an unequal access to dental treatment, sparking calls for better integration of healthcare. Published in BMC Public…

Oral health

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley…

Dentistry

Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral health diseases

Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral diseases, a new report has revealed.  The Global Oral Health Status…

Health & research

Thrive is back – Anna Middleton aims to help more hygienists and therapists to flourish

The much-garlanded dental hygienist and therapist Anna Middleton launched her first Thrive course earlier this year to help fellow hygienists…

Dentistry

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