09 February 2017
We all know how important brushing our teeth is; however, while most adults know we should be brushing thoroughly twice a day for two minutes, getting young children involved can prove trickier. Here are five ways to help your kids make brushing a regular habit. 1: Brush with ‘friends’ Encourage children to brush their favourite toy’s teeth, so […]
02 February 2017
The Oral Health Foundation has called on local authorities to improve oral health services and the signposting of available dental services to local communities, following the publication of new NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance on oral health promotion in communities. The new guidance outlines how local authorities can identify the oral health needs […]
26 January 2017
Scientists have developed a dental implant containing a reservoir for the slow release of drugs, which can prevent and eliminate bacterial biofilms, a major cause of infection associated with dental implants. Mouth infections are often cited as the main reason for the failure of dental implants. This has led to researching ways to protect against infection, […]
19 January 2017
A recent study published in the Journal of Oral Implantology compared how well bones heal in smokers and non-smokers when they had dental implants to replace missing teeth at the back of their lower jaw. The study focused on the success of dental implants in the lower jaw over the course of a year. Researchers […]
12 January 2017
The Faculty of Dental Surgery has said that eating sweet treats at the office is fuelling poor oral health and obesity. Professor Nigel Hunt, dean of the faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons, stated that sugary treats in the workplace is detrimental to employees’ oral and overall health, and bosses should make a New Year’s resolution […]
05 January 2017
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that supervised brushing schemes should take place in schools in an attempt to improve standards of oral health for children. According to watchdog’s representatives, schools should teach children how to brush their teeth and supervise brushing at school to try and tackle the increasing rates […]
22 December 2016
Scientists at Nestlé have discovered a way to reduce the amount of sugar in its chocolate bars by up to 40%, without having an impact on the taste. Using only natural ingredients, Nestlé researchers have found a way to structure sugar differently, which could result in less of the sweet stuff being used in its chocolate […]
14 December 2016
For a large number of people, the mere thought of undergoing dental treatment is enough to make them feel anxious; however, painful trips to the dentist could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary new vaccine. Scientists at the University of Melbourne in Australia have been working on a preventative vaccine […]
