A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at tobacco use and incidence of adverse oral health outcomes among US … read more

A new study assesses the dental health of two cohorts of young children over a six year period: in West … read more

The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have issued a statement suggesting that water fluoridation is an effective public health intervention … read more

Research published in Science Advances suggests a link between periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. Gingipain (toxic proteases from P. gingivalis) inhibitors … read more

Thousands of dental patients of a Nottinghamshire dentist have been called for tests following concerns over infection control, although the risk of infection is thought to be low. read more

A paper published in Science Translational Medicine reported that laser light could regenerate lost tooth structure by stimulating dentin growth in rats read more

An observational study in the journal BMJ Open linked persistent dental plaque with an increased risk of dying early from cancer.
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A study published in Cancer suggested that people who had received frequent dental x-rays in the past had an increased risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumour. read more

A study published in Cancer suggested that people who had received frequent dental x-rays in the past had an increased risk of meningioma, a type of brain tumour. As well as comments, the SMC sent out a Before The Headlines analysis. read more

Research drew a link between levels of oral bacteria and risk of developing pancreatic cancer. read more

The City of Southampton will be the first in the UK to go ahead with a scheme to add fluoride to tap water on a large scale. read more