A study from researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has estimated that 2.2m new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2m new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Smartwatches could aid people in quitting smoking, according to a University of Bristol study.
Affan Saghir and Jade Cousins explore the role of the dental nurse in cosmetic dentistry.
Rebecca Smith relays the importance of oral hygiene for an ageing population.
The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat.
Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Applications (SLAA) routes.
A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK has found that some unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and soft drink consumption have decreased over time, while rates of obesity have increased.
A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is an effective option for treatment of halitosis in mouth-breathing children.
An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.
The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) action plan to deliver on their election manifesto pledges for NHS dentistry.
To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24, according to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review.
A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas to develop vital oral hygiene skills and routines.
A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.
