Oral health

Sunstar provides ‘Bousai’ oral care expertise, supplies and matches employee donations as Russia-Ukraine war deepens

Japanese-owned international oral health care company Sunstar is providing its Bousai oral care expertise, originally developed during natural disasters, as the Russia-Ukraine war deepens.

Animal habits

Tom Alcraft looks to nature for oral health solutions.

A new dental tool prototype can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria in plaque that leads to cavities. 

Orthodontist wins prestigious award

A consultant orthodontist from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust was recently awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) – the highest accolade...

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin receive prestigious honorary fellowships for their contributions to dentistry

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin today received honorary fellowships from The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, for their contributions to...

Denplan releases new oral health consumer survey

Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has discovered worrying trends in the nation’s oral health as part of its comprehensive Consumer Oral Health Survey published in a recent report.

Volunteering dentists commit to protecting children’s teeth

Dedicated dentists working with Scotland’s largest dental group have pledged their time in the urgent fight to stem a growing oral health emergency affecting the country’s children.

New study: nocturnal teeth grinding can damage temporomandibular joints

Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health.

Tooth wear: supporting your patients

A look at the contributing factors and the strategies to combat them. When it comes to tooth wear and what damages the health of people’s teeth, the most commonly discussed topic is diet – sugar and...

The British Fluoridation Society appoints new committee member

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to announce Professor Damien Walmsley is joining its executive committee.

Sweet solutions

Approximately 27 per cent of UK adults are believed to have active tooth decay. Even more worrying is the prevalence of dental caries among children.

10 billion bacteria have nowhere to hide

The dental team is constantly trying to educate patients on the importance of regular interdental cleaning. Whilst professionals appreciate how crucial it is to remove food debris and bacteria from...