Oral health

Life-long oral health

Alec Hilton considers the importance of a preventative approach.

Water fluoridation expansion set to benefit millions

The UK government has announced the largest expansion of water fluoridation in England since the 1980s, aiming to reach an additional 1.6m people across the northeast.

Local MP supports dental clinics' oral health campaign

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.

Oral inflammation reduced by a fasting-mimicking diet

Researchers have found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may lead to a decrease in inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease.

Dental practice awarded for its commitment to children’s oral health

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase...

£11m investment in oral health welcomed by dental groups

Several societies and associations have voiced their support for the new national supervised toothbrushing programme announced by the UK government. The scheme is set to invest £11m to improve...

New supervised brushing programme announced

In a groundbreaking partnership, Colgate-Palmolive and the UK government have united to transform children’s oral health. A pioneering Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme was announced today by the...

Updated tooth decay guidance endorsed by college

The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on tooth decay in children from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).

Child tooth decay guidance published

The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new guidance supports dental teams to improve and maintain...

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Professor Green endorses oral health scheme

Professor Green, rapper and health activist, is working with the NHS to raise awareness about the importance of children looking after their teeth. The campaign includes an exciting competition for...

Dentists call for a ‘targeted approach’ to children’s dental care

Following a new survey published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), dentists have urged the government to take a “consistent, targeted approach” to children’s oral...

Tackling toothache

Toothache might seem like just a minor inconvenience, but it can be a sign of something far more serious. In honour of National Toothache Day that took place on February 9, 2025, the Oral Health...

Less than a quarter of children floss regularly, say researchers

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, according to a poll.

International oral health programme launched

The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, has celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership (GOHL) Institute.

Society calls for national toothbrushing programmes

According to a paper published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), the number of supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) has increased. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has...

Charity calls for oral health education

The Oral Health Foundation has commended the parliamentary discussion addressing the critical impact of food and diet on obesity.

Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.

One in six Brits clean their teeth just once a day, survey reveals

Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.

Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.

Society announces next president

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.

Bad habits die hard

Fazeela Khan-Osborne discusses the potential oral health implications of bad habits.

Halitosis can be treated with photodynamic therapy, study reveals

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.

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