Oral health

Tooth decay in children remains a concern for dentists in England

According to data published by NHS England, tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among five-to-nine-year-olds in England.

Children’s oral health crisis must be addressed to improve overall wellbeing

A report has urged the government to tackle England’s oral health crisis by banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing programme.

Millions of children are going without dental care in England, research reveals

More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Hay on Wye hosts temporary dental unit to relieve pressure on NHS waiting list

Residents of the Hay on Wye in Wales on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a temporary community NHS dental service from September 2024 to December 2024.

Dental staff to help diagnose diabetes through oral health checks

Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of type-2 diabetes, as research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups.

Oral health in the age of anxiety

A look at the oral repercussions of anxiety and stress, highlighting how dental clinicians can support patients in dealing with the problem.

Oral bacteria can worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, study reveals

Periodontal disease affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth and is one of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world.

Joint break

Sharon Kidd explores the link between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Human mouth bacteria multiply through rare form of cell division

Research from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and ADA Forsyth has uncovered an extraordinary mechanism of cell division in Corynebacterium matruchotii, one of the most common bacteria living in...

Citrus and coconut used to create an oral antibacterial solution

A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.

Experts call for NHS dental contracts reform to prioritise prevention

A new report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, a health company and a provider of specialist oral health products, has released recommendations from oral health...

34 million courses of NHS dental treatment delivered

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.