Dentistry

Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease, say scientists presenting their work at the...

If your Dental Practice is short of space this might be your answer...its floor space takes up just 1.2 square metres! The Decontamination Pod has been designed with HTM 01-05 at the forefront. It is a revolutionary product, manufactured to...

Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis - otherwise known as bad breath - is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental pulp.

Research shows that human milk teeth do not develop in the same way as adult permanent teeth. Forensic practitioners and anthropologists will be among those to benefit from new University of Kent research on the dental development of...

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests that this bacterial access key could be a...

Dental visits recommended to begin by age one, but new poll shows most children ages one-two have not received appropriate care

Researchers have warned people to beware of the damage that acidic beverages have on teeth. The damage associated with drinking sodas, citric juices or certain tea may have already begun to take effect.

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century.

Breast cancer patients, individuals at risk for osteoporosis and those undergoing certain types of bone cancer therapies often take drugs containing bisphosphonates.

An international study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide has resulted in the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults.

No two people’s teeth are identical and the type and extent of tooth damage is unique to each individual, making bespoke manufacture of crowns, bridgework and implants a prerequisite. Now, additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is...

Colgate and Omron join in marketing and developing Oral Care products including Electric Toothbrushes

For many people, the high-pitched whir of a dentist’s drill is sufficiently chilling that they would prefer to take chances with their oral hygiene than book an appointment for a routine check-up. A brand-new device created by DMG Dental...

You are what you eat is truism that has been given new impetus by ‘cutting edge’ research led by the University of Leicester that reveals your teeth are literally shaped by your food.

An unusual course is being run at UWE Bristol for health professionals who want to help patients with bad breath.

Dental recruitment and training firm, Tempdent has announced that in partnership with leading online dental training provider Smile On, they will soon be releasing the UK’s first online courses for dental nurses.