Oral health

Great Yarmouth development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dentistry

The leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the town's new development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dental care.

Investing in oral health is an investment in the economy

A World Economic Forum report has found that investing in oral health improves overall health outcomes and economic growth.

The dangers of smoking

Smita Mehra outlines how tobacco affects oral health and offers tips on protecting teeth. 

Dentist encourages community participation in National Smile Month

A Lincolnshire dentist has visited local businesses to encourage them to participate in National Smile Month.

Giving ‘mouth to mouth’ a whole new meaning!

Micheal Sultan discusses oral bacteria transplants.

Plymouth invests £4m to create a dental surgery

A new city centre dental clinic in Plymouth is set to provide up to 3,500 appointments per year from late 2025 onwards. 

Wolverhampton shines a light on good oral health among young people

The City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delivering a series of oral health initiatives for children and young people during National Smile Month 2024.

NHS campaign encourages Essex children to smile brightly

As part of National Smile Month (May 13 to June 13, 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign, ' Bright smiles are healthy smiles’.

Bruxism observed in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder

According to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigation, patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently report teeth clenching or grinding during the day – a behaviour named...

Accelerating the decline in dental decay

Loven Ganeswaran considers the best approach for clinicians to take.

6.3m employees have avoided the dentist due to cost-of-living fears

According to Unum UK, 21 per cent of employees — equivalent to 6.3m people of working age —avoided dental appointments in 2023 due to fears over the expense.

Healthcare provider partners with the Special Olympics

 Henry Schein Inc., a provider of healthcare solutions, has announced it has extended its partnership with Special Olympics through 2025 to support health screening and education for its athletes.