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Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in…
Dentistry
Garlic ‘shows promise’ as a mouthwash alternative
Garlic extract has been found to have similar antimicrobial efficacy to other widely used antiseptic and disinfectant mouthwashes like chlorhexidine…
Dentistry
Sugar tax extended to packaged milkshakes and lattes
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the sugar tax in the UK, it has been…
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Root canal treatment linked with reduced heart disease and diabetes risk
Root canal treatment has been found to reduce inflammation that leads to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol…
Dentistry
Brits are smiling less due to lack of social contact, research finds
More than 11 million people in the UK have found themselves smiling less over the past three years, according to…
Dentistry
Children’s access to NHS dentistry remains ‘very poor’, analysis shows
Rates of tooth decay among children remain very poor, new analysis shows – but experts suggest ‘cautious optimism’ surrounding government interventions.…
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New gel that regenerates enamel brings ‘new opportunities’ for dentistry
A new gel that can be ‘rapidly and easily applied’ to repair and regenerate enamel could hit the market next…
Health & research
Tooth regrowth breakthrough: cell location found to be vital
The discovery of ‘cellular self-organisation’ in dental development may inform future progress in tooth regrowth, researchers say. A new study…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer cases in England hit record high
Cases of mouth cancer in England have reached the highest levels on record, prompting experts to call for greater public…
Dentistry
Smartphone imaging system could help dentists detect oral cancer
A low-cost, smartphone-based imaging system could be used by dental professionals to detect oral cancer in minutes. Researchers at Rice…
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Feelings of shame a ‘potent treatment barrier’ for dental patients
New research has shed light on the ‘self-reinforcing shame spiral’ that causes patients to avoid seeking dental treatment. The study…
Dentistry
Dental training sharpens perception of facial beauty
Clinical dental training increases students’ ability to critically analyse smile and facial beauty, according to a new study. Dental students…
Dentistry
Myofunctional therapy: how training orofacial muscles restores function
Jennifer Nicoll explores myofunctional therapy in dentistry and how it can benefit patients by getting to the root cause of…
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Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease
A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which…
Dentistry
Why nutrition should be part of your pre-surgery advice
Zara Stella explains how optimising nutrition ahead of dental surgery provides a functional approach to better healing. Dental surgery, whether…
Health & research
Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists
Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains…
Dentistry
Tea tree oil used as dental disinfectant alternative
Natural products such as tea tree oil, clove oil and honey have been posed as alternatives to synthetic disinfectants like…
Dentistry
Toothpaste made from hair offers ‘sustainable’ way to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from hair could offer a ‘sustainable and clinically effective way’ to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a…
Dentistry
Maple compound used to fight tooth decay
A compound derived from maple trees and naturally occurring in maple syrup was found to prevent caries-causing biofilm from adhering…
Dentistry
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