Decay

‘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

Parents ‘significantly impact’ children’s development of oral habits

Parents can significantly impact the development of healthy oral habits for their children by modelling healthy behaviours for them.  This…

Oral health

Vaping linked to a higher risk of tooth decay

Patients who use vaping devices are more likely to develop decay, new research has found, showing a ‘significant difference’ in…

Oral health

Waste from sugarcane production to tackle tooth decay, obesity and diabetes

A new collaborative research project between the UK and India led by Aberystwyth University, aims to transform waste streams from…

Dentistry

Some yoghurts contain more sugar than cola

Some yoghurts contain more sugar per 100g than cola, a new study from Leeds University has shown. Despite often advertised…

Oral health

Sugar tax could reduce cases of tooth decay by 270,000

The sugar tax could help reduce tooth decay by around 270,000 cases every year, a new study has shown. The…

Oral health

All children should have access to a dentist

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) is supporting a call by the British Dental Association (BDA) for tooth decay…

Oral health

Say cheese: tips for a photo perfect smile

To celebrate National Smile Month (16 May – 16 June), Dr Bruno Silva from Brighton Implant Clinic has shared his top 10…

Oral health

More severe decay in special schools

Children in special schools have fewer decayed teeth than children in mainstream schools but those affected have more severe decay.…

Oral health

Michael Watson reports on the latest news about three-year-old children with tooth decay

Do you want the good news or the bad news? Good – 88% of three-year-old children have no visible tooth…

Dentistry