Oral health in lockdown
Dental practices in England are set to reopen from Monday [8 June] but it won't quite be business as usual,…
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Childhood tooth decay issue – “We can do more”
Leading charity, the Oral Health Foundation, is calling for a united effort to take action against the ongoing issue of…
Mouth Care Matters in Older People
Our population is ageing as the health care workforce is ever more stretched; is mouth care being sacrificed on the…
Lost teeth – can we grow them back?
Tooth loss is a significant health issue currently affecting millions of people worldwide and one of the biggest worries we…
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Men who suffer from gum disease are more than twice as likely to suffer from impotence compared to those with…
TEETH at Wellcome Collection
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at a fascinating new exhibition - 'TEETH’ at Wellcome Collection from 17th May to 16…
Foods that harm your smile
The foods you eat really can have a visible effect on your smile. Here, dentist Dr Richard Marques explains why…
Dentist’s Ten Commandments
Here's are a Dentist’s Ten Commandments from Dr Joe Oliver BDS LDSRCS:- Listening to a song or news item on…
A toothpaste to restore enamel
Teeth erosion, when the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth begins to wear away, eventually exposing the pulp…
The thin red line and flossing
‘Without flossing, there would be much more gum disease and tooth decay. I am surprised that a recent study has…
Why is the UK a Third World when it comes to Dentistry?
If people see a dentist once a year, visit a hygienist three or four times a year, have a healthy…