Oral health

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.

£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...

Urgent action needed to address childhood tooth decay

Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response to these figures, the Oral Health Foundation has...

Vape use linked to poor gum health

Vaping has been linked to increased plaque levels and inflammatory markers, according to a new systematic review.

Menopause and oral health

Juliette Reeves discusses how clinicians can support patients during a difficult life change.

Aiding the immunocompromised

Annastasia Kellett Wright discusses the need to minimise oral health risks.

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...