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Applying psychology and health to dentistry
The sixth annual conference of the Association for Researchers in Psychology and Health (ARPH) is set to take place over…
Oral health
Viruses target men and women differently, research suggests
New research has shown that viral infections can evolve to affect men and women differently and become more virulent in…
Oral health
One in three confident they could beat cancer
New research reveals one in three are confident that they could beat cancer. Despite Cancer Research UK reporting that the…
Oral health
Dental PhD student and research assistant wins Science Council award
Jemma Walker, a PhD student and dental researcher from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has been…
Young Dentist
Is beating bad breath the key to happiness?
New research suggests that combating halitosis can dramatically increase happiness. A new study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked…
Oral health
European Association for Osseointegration announces award winners
The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has announced the winners of five scientific prizes, along with the names of…
Implant dentistry
Toothpaste not ‘a waste of time and money’
A new study has found that toothbrushing alone may be as effective as toothbrushing with toothpaste in terms of plaque…
Oral health
Untreated tooth infections increase heart disease risk
A new study has found that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times.…
Oral health
Capturing a snapshot of the dental profession
The FGDP(UK) is hoping to capture a current snapshot of the dental profession this October, as it undertakes an ambitious initiative…
Dentistry
Endodontic lesions linked to heart disease
New research has linked endodontic lesions to cardiovascular disease. The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Dental Research,…
Endodontics
Revision surgeries for cleft lip evaluated
New research has paved the way for improving surgical techniques and treatment outcomes on cleft lip/palate cases. The study evaluated…
Dentistry
‘Night owl’ teenagers at heightened risk of tooth decay
New research suggests that adolescents who prefer to stay up late at night are at a significantly higher risk of…
Oral health
Filling material that ‘heals teeth’ singled out for award
A team behind regenerative dental fillings that could help heal teeth has been awarded a Royal Society of Chemistry prize.…
Oral health
Brits blame drinks for bad teeth
Tea, coffee, cola and fruit juice may be amongst the nation’s favourite drinks, but when it comes to Brits oral…
Oral health
Funding grant for simple saliva test for gum disease
A research team from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has been awarded a grant from the Oral and Dental…
Oral health
Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
Oral health
Research grants to improve children’s oral health
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) will fund a number of research fellowships to address concerns about the current state…
Oral health
Bacteria-killing 3D-printed tooth created
Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have developed a technology for 3D-printed teeth that can also keep the mouth…
Implant dentistry
Scientists ‘turn the tables’ on harmful bacteria in root canal infections
A tiny virus cultivated from Jerusalem’s sewage could help prevent root canal infections and ‘turn the tables’ on harmful bacteria,…
Endodontics