Health & research

Deprivation found to increase cancer death rates by 60%

Deprivation is responsible for 78 extra cancer deaths per day in the UK, according to new research by Cancer Research…

Dentistry

Influencers to educate youth on vaping dangers in new government project

The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in…

Dentistry

Physical activity may prevent adolescents from smoking

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in childhood may prevent 60% of 13-year-olds from smoking their first cigarette, according to a new…

Health & research

‘Little change’ to oral health gap in England, report finds

A new oral health survey has revealed that ‘wide variation’ in the prevalence of decay in five-year-old schoolchildren across England…

Dentistry

Lab-grown ‘replacement teeth’ successfully implanted into jaws

Scientists have successfully grown human-like replacement teeth in a lab setting and implanted them into the mouths of miniature pigs.…

Dentistry

Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds

Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new…

Dentistry

How does NHS dental access compare across England?

Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to…

Health & research

Weight loss jabs to be restricted more tightly

Regulators will tighten eligibility criteria for weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic as part of a crackdown on…

Dentistry

Lung cancer in non-smokers on the rise

The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s…

Dentistry

More than 500,000 cancer patients face ‘dangerous delays’ to treatment

Experts have warned that ‘delays will cost thousands of lives’ as data shows that more than 500,000 UK cancer patients…

Dentistry

Flossing once a week linked to lower risk of stroke

Flossing your teeth at least once a week can lower the risk of stroke, according to a new study. The…

Health & research

Green tea used to treat oral inflammation

An adhesive derived from green tea has shown promise as a treatment for oral mucositis (inflammation of the mouth) in…

Dentistry

One in 20 adults both smoke and vape, study finds

New research has revealed that the dual use of vape products and cigarettes is on the rise, with over one…

Dentistry

Do ultra-processed foods obstruct jaw development?

A dental society has responded to a study which links consuming ultra-processed foods with stunted jaw development in children. The…

Dentistry

Weight loss jabs linked to reduced dementia – but could damage organs

Weight loss jabs, such as Wegovy, have been linked to reduced risk of dementia and seizures – but increased risk…

Health & research

The dangers of ‘bad science’ in dentistry

In his latest column, Neel Kothari warns of the ‘erosion of trust’ between the dental profession and the public as…

Columnists

‘Ozempic face’ prompts rise in demand for cosmetic facial fillers

A dermatology group has reported a ‘significant uptick’ in cosmetic filler sales due to facial sagging caused by weight loss…

Aesthetic dentistry

Scottish dentists top 1,000 mouth cancer referrals – but ‘postcode lottery’ still an issue

Scottish Labour has urged the government to improve access to ‘life-saving’ dental checks as data shows that Scottish dentists made…

Dentistry

This is the best way to quit vaping, Oxford researchers reveal

The most effective way to quit vaping depends on your age, according to a new study from Oxford University researchers.…

Health & research