General Health

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Mouth bacteria linked to stroke risk

A preliminary study indicates that a common bacteria typically found in the mouth and gut is more prevalent in individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Dental flossing could lower the risk of stroke, study reveals

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, according to a preliminary study.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Improving mouth cancer management

A look at the role of the dental professional in head and neck cancer treatment.

Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

Viva las vegan

Andrew Turner outlines the effects of veganism on oral health.

Head and neck cancer risk reduced by drinking coffee

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...

Wear and tear

Luke Hutchings discusses the best way to approach the issue of dental erosion.

Changes in preconception health indicators revealed

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...

Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.