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Study examines oral health behaviours in elite athletes

LONDON, UK: Various studies have found that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. A recent study has examined oral health ...

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Charity shines spotlight on excessive sugar consumption

RUGBY, UK: Though the April 2018 introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy—otherwise known as the sugar tax—has proved effective in reducing the ...

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Oral organs of fish capable of tissue regeneration

LONDON, U.K./ATLANTA, U.S.: After examining tooth renewal in animals that have tooth replacement and regenerative abilities, researchers from the U.K. and ...

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Report calls for better training in oral healthcare for retirement home staff

LONDON, UK: An ageing population is a topic of concern in many countries around the world. It is estimated that the number of those over 60 will have ...

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Oral Health Foundation launches new guidelines for denture adhesives

RUGBY, UK/VANCOUVER, Canada: The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has recently published a new set of global science-based guidelines for denture adhesives. The...

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Study links frailty to poor oral health

MELBOURNE, Australia/LONDON, UK: It is widely known that poor nutrition is a risk factor for frailty. Similarly, the link between nutrition and oral health ...

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Pharmacists to provide oral health advice in new project

SUNDERLAND, UK: Poor oral health is a significant public health concern in the UK, costing NHS England a reported £3.4 billion annually. A new project ...

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UK government rejects energy drink ban for children

LONDON, UK: After a period of public consultation, advisors to the UK government have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a ban on the ...

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New study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease

CHICAGO, US/LONDON, UK: A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held recently has suggested that brushing ...

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Interview: “Team work makes the dream work”

Despite having only qualified as a dental hygienist relatively recently, Anna Middleton has quickly developed a loyal customer base across multiple ...

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Study finds British athletes have poor oral health

LONDON, UK: Though elite athletes generally possess an enviable level of physical fitness, a recent study has shown that their oral health may leave much to...

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Surprising dental health inequalities found between foreign‐ and UK‐born adults

LONDON, UK: Migration patterns in the UK have changed tremendously in the last two decades owing to ease of global travel, asylum seekers from conflict ...

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Study shows awareness of poor oral health in identifying child neglect is lacking

LONDON, UK: According to researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK, dental neglect is a marker of child neglect. In a new study, the ...

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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

Most of us know that proper brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, ...

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New campaign aids families in making healthier snack choices for kids

LONDON, UK: In a new move by Public Health England (PHE), a campaign has been initiated to help parents take control of their children’s snacking. ...

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