According to data published by NHS England, tooth decay remains the leading cause for hospital admissions among five-to-nine-year-olds in England.
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.
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.
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 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.
A look at the oral repercussions of anxiety and stress, highlighting how dental clinicians can support patients in dealing with the problem.
Periodontal disease affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth and is one of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world.
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...
A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.
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...
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.